Virtual Public Speaking Hacks
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Free tips from Toastmasters pros, extracted from top comment in r/socialskills.
More resources on Virtual Presentations
Dynamic Public Speaking: Virtual Edition
This course offers a proven framework for crafting and delivering impactful presentations. In the professional world, academic settings, or public life, we're frequently asked to "share some thoughts." Many individuals struggle in these situations. This course aims to make you excel where others stumble. We'll explore how to structure speeches coherently, write memorably, and present confidently. Upon completion, you will diminish your public speaking anxiety, leverage rehearsal methods to develop a robust, engaging speaking voice, and execute speeches with dynamic movements. The speech model we'll practice is versatile for briefings, elevator pitches, interviews, and even as a blueprint for hour-long presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this course will help you master speaking fundamentals or elevate your public speaking skills to new heights. As a bonus, you'll gain access to an immersive VR experience that lets you perfect your presentation skills in a simulated auditorium or conference room, complete with a virtual audience. You will receive real-time feedback, empowering you to refine your abilities through practice in a realistic setting.
ted.com
TED.com hosts thousands of short, inspiring talks from experts across tech, science, design, and global issues. It offers free video talks (with transcripts and subtitles), searchable by topic and speaker, plus curated playlists and resources on storytelling and effective presenting.
toastmasters.org
Toastmasters.org is the official site of Toastmasters International, a global public speaking and leadership organization. It offers club information and the Pathways learning program, along with articles, tips, and resources to improve speaking and virtual presentation skills.
Virtual Communication
Coursera course: Communication in Remote Work
zoom.us
Zoom is a leading video conferencing platform for virtual meetings, webinars, and collaboration. On zoom.us you’ll find product information, pricing, and a Learning Center with tutorials, guides, and best practices to plan and deliver effective virtual presentations, plus support resources.