Public Speaking Classes in Chicago, IL

Now more than ever, digital marketing is at the forefront of communications for businesses and people alike. Digital Marketing is no longer optional - it is the industry standard. Now is the time to educate yourself on how to promote and sell by leveraging online marketing tactics. This course will ignite your curiosity surrounding the fundamentals...

Have you ever noticed that there are some people we just seem to get along with really easily, and then there are others that just rub us up the wrong way? We find ourselves talking at cross purposes & arguments & misunderstanding seem to erupt from nowhere.  Often, what’s at the root of this are our individual behavioral styles –...

The thought of speaking in front of an audience can throw normally calm and confident people into a frenzy. In this workshop, participants will get expert coaching and feedback on ways to strengthen their public speaking skills, from techniques to ease frayed nerves to exercises designed to build confidence and improve focus. We’ll start the workshop...

This is the chance for you to make a difference in how you communicate with others. Learn how to prepare for public speaking and use the power of the spoken word to move others. Through practice, speakers develop polish and finesse. As a result, their confidence builds. The focus is on how to organize ideas and communicate clearly, enabling participants...

You may think you’ve got a unique product, service or business idea but if you can’t tell a compelling story, your message will get lost in translation. In this online workshop, you’ll learn how to use stories and narrative techniques to capture the attention and interest of your audience. In this online workshop, you'll gain knowledge of the...

Figure out how to be your best when the pressure’s on. The ability to connect with others in an authentic way is the key to being a great speaker – and it carries over into the success of your business and personal life.  This four-hour workshop is limited to 8 attendees who will get live expert coaching as well as video recording and playback...

This course is about how to enjoy public speaking whether it is in-person or online.  Many of the factors that make for great public speaking in-person are the same as they are online, so it is essential to learn to tap into those.  In addition, there are some ways in which the online medium can offer specific challenges to operating at your...

This course provides students with the skills needed to deliver formal and informal presentations.  Students learn how to research, organize, and prepare presentations that will inform and persuade an audience. Students develop their platform skills (body language, eye contact, voice projection) as they deliver clear, concise, and relevant messages....

Conquer your fear of public speaking with gradual exposure in manageable steps  Become more confident and effective in formal presentations, group discussions, and business meetings. We have been helping professionals, with moderate to severe public speaking issues, become dynamic, confident communicators in virtually any speaking environment....

These online workshops will be conducted very much like our in-person workshops, with storytelling exercises and opportunities to share your stories and get feedback from your instructor and fellow students. We’ll be using the Zoom online platform to host our video calls, and we’ll send you all the info you need on how to join your class when...

Brand Storytelling: Creating A Powerful Story That Inspires “Marketing is no longer about the stuff you make, but the stories you tell.” - Seth Godin Traditional marketing is dead. Consumers today are highly skeptical of corporate-style disruption advertising. In the age of Instagram and direct-to-consumer commerce, you build a brand by building...

As you deliver this information, you are coached to improve your public-speaking style in these (and a few other) areas: body language, posture, word choice, confidence, eye contact, verbal tics/filler words, and volume. You will be coached to overhaul your content and visual aids (frequently PowerPoint) used during the presentation by: stating your...

Whether you are delivering a zoom webinar, speaking to an entire company or a few clients, your presentation skills establish your credibility and impact. Join us for an updated workshop that will teach you top tips and actionable strategies for presenting confidently online. Presenting online for the first time? Not a confident presenter, even in...

Whether you are delivering a zoom webinar, speaking to an entire company or a few clients, your presentation skills establish your credibility and impact. Join us for an updated workshop that will teach you top tips and actionable strategies for presenting confidently online. Presenting online for the first time? Not a confident presenter, even in...

Whether you use Powerpoint, Keynote, Sli.do or anything else, the principles of a killer slide deck are the same. Learn top tips to make your presentations pop in this 90min online class! Learn from someone who designs decks for Spotify, Agencies around Aus, Startups pitching for money and most importantly, GA! This rapid 90 minute class will take...