Overview

Public speaking anxiety paralyzes 50% of all adults. A full 75% of the population is affected by anxiety when giving a presentation. 

This detailed course and accompanying workbook is packed with the latest research and scholarship to help you manage any anxiety you might experience when speaking in front of a group. Using Dr. Brian Wade’s proprietary 5-stem framework, this course gives you step-by-step techniques to master the skill of public speaking. 

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to give an excellent presentation or to speak to your team, this step-by-step system has been proven to do just that! Bonuses include three lessons with professional insights to make you the powerful presenter you’ve always dreamed of being. The workbook appendix contains checklists on managing anxiety, framing your presentation, and a day-of-presentation list.

Learning Objectives

Using Dr. Wade’s 5-step framework, you will learn:

  • The science and psychology of fear so that you overcome all anxiety you experience when speaking in public
  • How to craft your presentation so that your message is captivating, aligned, and powerful
  • The 7 steps to framing your presentation so that your message educates, inspires, and impacts your riveted audience
  • How to deliver your presentation like the pros
  • How to memorize your presentation, deal with difficult questions, and handle constructive criticism

 

Is This Course for You?

This training is a must-have if:

  • You have a fear of public speaking 
  • You’re an introvert, or public speaking hasn’t gone well in the past
  • You want to develop your presentation skills but don’t know how to or where to begin
  • You want to learn the secrets and pro-tips to giving a presentation so you can influence, educate, and inspire any team or audience
  • You know you can be a better presenter but don’t feel confident in your framing or delivery of a presentation
  • You feel comfortable presenting but want to learn and grow even more in your public speaking skills
  • You want even better results from your presentations.

 

Course curriculum

    1. How to Use this Course

    2. Introduction

    1. Managing Fear and Anxiety

    2. Two Secret Tips to Bust Fear

    1. Crafting

    2. Framing Step 1. Begin with the Ending

    3. Framing Step 2. Fashion the Opening

    4. Framing Step 3. Craft the Main Points

    5. Framing Step 4. Select Powerful Illustrations

    6. Framing Step 5. Review Content and Flow

    7. Framing Step 6. Add in Aids

    8. Framing Step 7. Rehearse

    1. Design Content

    2. Clarity and Congruence

    3. Memorization Tips

    1. Delivering Your Presentation

    2. Three Foundations of Persuasion

    1. Technology

About this course

  • $497.00
  • 22 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content
  • Downloadable workbook

Sample Lesson

Important Details

  • Digital & On Demand

    Go at your own pace with detailed, step-by-step trainings. Guided by videos and handouts, you’ll get results, and quickly close the skill gap.

  • Community and Q&A

    Learning is best done when fully supported. That’s why you’ll get access to the Community, where you’ll get feedback on your questions from community members and facilitators.

  • Completion Certificate

    Show off your achievements to your supervisor and coworkers — not just through your new skills, but through a Certificate you can hang in your office and share on your LinkedIn profile.

  • Accessibility Features

    Closed captioning and downloadable transcripts are available. Handouts are formatted for assistive readers.

  • Mobile Friendly

    Access any course on your mobile device and continue learning wherever you go.

  • Lifetime Access

    Retain lifetime access to all course content, including updates.

Instructor

Dr. Brian Wade

Dr. Brian Wade has been involved with generational and cultural mega-trends and meta-narratives since the mid-’90s. He has 20+ years of experience in senior leadership positions focusing on leadership, change management, communication, and emotional intelligence. He is a passionate leadership futurist and an expert in leadership development and helps organizations understand the times, harness change, and design the future of leadership. Dr. Wade is also a public speaking coach for country music superstars, news personalities, corporate trainers, educators, entrepreneurs, and business people of all kinds. His courses on public speaking flow from decades of experience and the latest in research and scholarship to help you overcome fear, master public speaking, and excel with advanced communication insights.

Testimonials

“Learning, wisdom and emotional depth are hard to find in speakers today. Brian Wade combines each of these with humor and grace. He never disappoints.”

Stephen Mansfield, New York Times Bestselling Author, International Speaker

“If you’re looking for a coach who will help boost your confidence and polish your presentation, absolutely go with Brian! Brian understands the brain science behind fear and public speaking. This really helps you understand the root cause of your issue so you can correct it. A big part of this is understanding fear and how to banish it. He helped me grow a TON not only in my delivery but my confidence. Whatever skill or presentation goals you have, Brian will help you crush it! "”

“After taking a break from speaking engagements for a little while, I worked with Brian to help get me focused and prepare me to go back to work. He helped me fine tune my speech and delivery and prepared me better than I have ever been to get back out in front of a large audience with confidence. He is a pleasure to work with!”

Naomi Judd

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FAQ

  • How do I get started?

    Your first step is to click any of the bright orange buttons to purchase the course. Your first step will be creating your account (if you don't already have one with us). Then, you will enter your p-card information.

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    You retain lifetime access to the course, including updates. If a course is retired, you will be notified and provided the opportunity to download course content.

  • Are there any additional fees or costs?

    No! The course price listed is the only price you will pay for full access to this course.

  • Can I email the instructor if I have questions?

    When you purchase this course, you are automatically added to the Community, where you can post questions for your instructor to answer.

  • Can I buy multiple copies of this course for my department?

    Absolutely! We offer discounted bulk sales to all agencies. Simply email [email protected] with the name of the course and the number of seats you want to purchase, and we will respond with pricing and purchasing options.

  • More questions?

    Please email us a [email protected], and we'll be happy to answer any of your questions.

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