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Public Speaking Bootcamp

  • All levels
  • 18 and older
  • $250
  • Online Classroom, Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 hours

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  • $250
  • GA Los Angeles (Remote Learning) @ Online Classroom, Los Angeles, CA 00000
  • 5 hours

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this public speaking class:

Utilize skills and tactics by entertainers such as improvisers and actors to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and learn to love the spotlight!

Public speaking is the most common #1 phobia in today's society, and at the same time, our abilities to strongly represent ourselves are becoming more and more of a priority. Whether we are job interviewing, pitching our startup, actively networking, or needing to lead a presentation in a boardroom or on a massive stage, confidence, clarity, and communication skills need to hit the mark.

In this fun and interactive class, you will learn how to bring out the best of yourself by proven methods which performers utilize to engage an audience, relax your nerves, leave an impression, and thrive off of positive attention.

Takeaways

  • In depth lecture which will provide enhancement to your communication skills and abilities to connect with people
  • Learn new ways of handling stress and nerves associated to public speaking and presenting yourself in high pressure situations
  • Develop a warm up routine which will give you helpful strategies for feeling calm, present, ready and able to make an impact on stage
  • Receive feedback to help identify your speaking strengths and weaknesses combined with time to practice for improvement

Preparation

  • No prior experience is required and any public speaking exercises will be optional. Should you want to get up, be prepared to participate in group games and talk about yourself through easy and fun guided questions.
  • Please come to class with a story that you're willing to share. The story should be about you and should be around 2 minutes in length.

School Notes:
For students enrolling in 12 week part time and immersive classes, it is not recommended that you book more than one class simultaneously.

Refund Policy

If you can't make it to a class/workshop, please email us at [email protected] at least 7 days before the scheduled event date. No refunds will be given after this timeframe.


In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

Reviews of Classes at General Assembly (2,637)

(4.3-star rating across 2,637 reviews)
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 12/9/2019
    I can't tell you what I thought of the class because the class was canceled day of and I was never notified. So after spending an hour and a half traveling up to Los Angeles and finding the building location, I then had to wait an additional 10 minutes only to be told that the class had been canceled and rescheduled for the following week. We were offered a chance at a refund as well but that would be something that could not be processed there and would instead need to be taken up with the CourseHorse website. The lack of communication on both CourseHorse and GA was unprofessional. The assumption of an immediate reschedule only reaffirms that they believe my time is easily flexible and can revolve around their mistakes. What's more is that GA informed us that we should not apply for classes through CourseHorse because then they are not responsible for informing us of last minute cancellations. No one wants to take responsibility for the oversight and as a result, both agencies look as if customer service is not a priority.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Rebecca W. on 12/9/2019
    The class was cancelled on the morning-of, no concrete explanation given. General Assembly sent one email to myself notifying us that the class had been cancelled... a mere 2 hours before the scheduled start time (no email was sent to my 2 colleagues who were also registered for the same class). We'd received a confirmation email from Coursehorse only a couple days prior, reminding us of the class time/location. This class was scheduled on a Saturday afternoon, already outside of normal work hours, so the fact that they waited until the very last moment to officially cancel the class is completely unacceptable. All three of us were already on the way to the class location since we are based in a different county, and because I don't have work email on my personal cell phone, I didn't even realize the class had been cancelled at all until we arrived at the empty front desk. We waited 10 minutes until a receptionist arrived to inform us that the class was no longer taking place that day. They said something vague about a change in management, and even hinted that the lack of communication wasn't General Assembly's responsibility since we booked through Coursehorse and not directly with them. The email itself neglected to take full responsibility for the inconvenience this caused to all the registered students. It simply said that General Assembly would automatically reschedule us for the following Saturday, or issue a refund at our request. This is not nearly doing enough. Our nonprofit company had to not only pay for the class fees, but also the cost of transportation to/from downtown Los Angeles and pay for a full workday of our time. We ourselves had to block out an entire Saturday months ahead to be able to attend the class, and reschedule our whole work week around the odd hours. We cannot accept a refund because of the accounting nightmare this will cause our company; yet crediting us for a future class only makes us wary of even greater inconvenience in the future. Not to mention, General Assembly raised the price of the class WEEKS AFTER we had registered and paid. Then Coursehorse attempted to charge us the difference in cost. This was resolved only after I said that they did NOT have my permission to charge our company credit card for the difference since we already paid what was posted at the time of registration. Our entire experience with the General Assembly/Coursehorse setup was disappointing to say the least. Thoroughly unprofessional.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 11/4/2019
    Unfortunately, this class wasn't what I was expecting. The instructor, Lizzy, was great and very knowledgeable in the field of public speaking. However, the structure of the class was horrible. You can't learn public speaking without practicing it, and being lectured at for 4+ hours doesn't align with adult learning principles. Major revisions required.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 10/21/2019
    The instructor Lizzy was awesome. Very energized and she kept it fun. A lot of good information. Can't wait to practice what she taught.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Judy H. on 8/3/2019
    Loved the class! Great tips for public speaking!
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Adis A. on 7/6/2019
    Lizze is amazing
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 6/30/2019
    Really enjoyed and learned so much from this public speaking bootcamp. Lizzy was a wonderful teacher, made everyone feel so welcome and at ease. She had very practical and helpful insights that can easily apply to any work, school and personal public speaking event(s). The 5 hrs went by very quickly. Thanks for sharing your gift with us Lizzy and appreciate all the learnings.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 6/27/2019
    Lizzy was awesome! Super friendly and approachable! She shared so much of her experience & knowlege in such an engaging manner. The 5 hour class flew by so quickly! She provided so many tools and tips that I will definitely utilize to help improve my craft. Looking forward to my 1-on-1 consultation
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Cynthia M. on 5/12/2019
    Lizzy is fabulous instructor. Loved it!
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 4/14/2019
    Thought the class was really helpful and the instructor was great. Besides getting pointers for public speaking my goal was to have more opportunities to get in front of people to try to get over the nerves. That part I really missed
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by DOROTHY E. on 3/16/2019
    i was ill and unable to attend. I will attend the next class
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Keyana F. on 3/15/2019
    This class is amazing and helped me in so many ways !
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Anonymous review on 3/11/2019
    Lizzy is fabulous, she's full of energy and pazzazz!
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by Diana S. on 2/17/2019
    Lizzie was great. She gave useful tips and the long class passed quickly. It was definitely worth the price.
  • Public Speaking Bootcamp

    Reviewed by David H. on 1/28/2019
    I can't say enough how much I enjoyed and gained from this class. If somebody had told me before this class how much I would improve, I wouldn't have believed them. Not only do I feel more confident in public speaking now, but I'm actually excited to do my next presentation at work. Lizzy is an amazing teacher, motivator, and presents the material in a way that we can all relate with.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Many students found the Public Speaking Bootcamp to be a valuable learning experience. The instructor, Lizzy, was highly praised for her energy, knowledge, and ability to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Students appreciated the practical insights and tips provided by Lizzy, which they felt could be easily applied to various public speaking situations. The class was described as helpful, interactive, and productive. Many students reported feeling more confident in their public speaking abilities and excited to apply what they had learned in future presentations. Three direct quotes that highlight what students learned: 1. "The class helped to give me the confidence I needed to believe in myself. The teacher did a great job by giving us the proper tools to instill the courage to face our fears of public speaking." 2. "The tools that I learned from her class were invaluable and exceeded my expectations. I was feeling fearful coming to the class but empowered leaving the class." 3. "Lizzy has an amazing way of connecting to each person in the class to bring out the best in each of us. It's also refreshing to attend a class where the instructor wants to empower you to look at public speaking differently than how most view it."

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Do you have to purchase all the dates to complete class or could I just do one ?How does that work ?
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How much is the 12 week program?
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Hi, Are the classes every Saturday at noon starting on March 31st? What’s the schedule? Thanks!
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Hi there! As of this time, we only have 1 class date. You can definitely save the class to your wish list so that you will be notified via email once new dates are posted on our website.
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