Intro to Public Speaking - Give a 5-Minute Talk Without Dying

Are you struggling with fear of public speaking? Glossophobia affects a staggering 74% of Americans – you're not alone! Even more people fear death (68%) than spiders (30.5%). But what if you could conquer your anxieties and confidently deliver compelling presentations?

This course provides a proven method to become a confident public speaker, even if you're a complete beginner. Learn to:

• Craft a Powerful Presentation: Develop a concept into 20 highly visual slides.
• Connect with Your Audience: Engage on a personal level using relatable techniques.
• Eliminate Speaking Tics: Identify and eliminate distracting verbal and physical habits.
• Master Your Delivery: Practice effectively in just 5 hours and deliver a masterful speech.
• Simplify Your Message: Convey your ideas with the clarity of 20 tweets.
• Enhance Visuals: Source 20 free-to-use images to elevate your slide deck.
• Project Confidence: Look, act, and sound like a pro, instantly.

Becoming a confident public speaker is achievable! This step-by-step recipe simplifies the process, offering guidance beyond solo efforts. You'll learn how to create a complete 5-minute talk, including:

• Topic Selection: Choosing the perfect subject.
• Outlining: Structuring your presentation for maximum impact.
• Preparation: Effective strategies for a polished delivery.
• Pauses & Tics: Eliminating embarrassing pauses and nervous habits.
• Staying On Track: Maintaining focus and coherence.
• Slide Deck Design: Crafting visuals that support, not distract.

By the end of this course, you'll have a fully developed outline, a compelling slide deck, and the confidence to deliver your first talk.

Who is Nick Armstrong?

I'm Nick Armstrong, the Geek-in-Chief behind WTF Marketing. I'm a dad, author, and experienced speaker at Ignite, PechaKucha, Startup Week, and TEDx. I'm also an audio drama enthusiast and award-winning entrepreneur.

Through WTF Marketing and its partners, I've helped diverse clients – from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies – achieve their goals. I've co-organized community events like Fort Collins Comic Con, Startup Week Fort Collins, TEDxFoCo, and more. My local contributions earned me recognition as one of BizWest’s 40 Under Forty in 2016 and the Colorado Association of Libraries’ Library Community Partnership Award in 2018.

This course can help you:

• Build a Profitable Business Plan: Create a solid plan in 2 hours or less.
• Master PR & Marketing Basics: Learn essential strategies.
• Name Your Brand: Develop a memorable and effective brand name.
• Get Paid Faster: Implement strategies for quicker payments.
• Improve Client Relationships: Build stronger, more valuable connections.
• Negotiate Better Deals: Gain confidence in your negotiation skills.