Public Speaking for Business: Pitch and Persuade like a Pro
A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova , Public Speaking Coach
Joined June 2021
Discover the how, what, and why of effective communication and use it to speak with confidence in any business situation, from interviews to meetings
Discover the how, what, and why of effective communication and use it to speak with confidence in any business situation, from interviews to meetings
Joined June 2021
Many people find negotiating a challenge but, in its most simple form, it’s about listening carefully and communicating effectively. Public speaking coach Dasha Dollar-Smirnova specializes in helping individuals and companies master public speaking and become better communicators via her brand Frog Talk.
In this online course, she teaches you the ins and outs of public speaking for business using the how, what, and why of effective communication. Learn the skills needed to speak confidently in a variety of business situations, from interviews to negotiations. Are you ready to pitch and persuade people like a pro?
This is Dasha’s second Domestika course. In her first, Public Speaking: Find Your Unique Voice, she teaches you how to speak to an audience and deliver engaging presentations.
What do you get from this course?
“By the end of these lessons, you will have a set of communication skills that you can apply to a number of situations, be it an interview or a challenging meeting.”
⦁ Discover the four different styles of communication and how to approach them
⦁ Learn to deal with conflict and challenging conversations with confidence
⦁ Deliver a powerful pitch that incorporates the fundamentals of storytelling
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 15 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (104)
- 8,921 students
- 13 lessons (1h 25m)
- 15 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Record a brief pitch video using the how, what, and why of effective communication.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to improve their confidence when communicating in a business context, especially those who have taken Dasha’s first course.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is required.
In terms of materials, you will just need a phone or camera to record your pitch.
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A course by Dasha Dollar-Smirnova
Dasha Dollar-Smirnova is a public speaking coach, and founder of Frog Talk, a company that provides public speaking training workshops. Dasha originally trained and worked in the field of drama and theater, which is where she built her confidence and found her voice.
Her first job was working for advertising agency Hogarth Worldwide, where she applied her acting background to the pitching team and helped the company become one of the UK’s fastest-growing advertising agencies. Since then, she has obtained a master’s in Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and devoted herself, and Frog Talk, to helping individuals and companies master public speaking and become better communicators.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
How Do You Communicate?
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First Impressions and Why They Matter
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Status on Stage and What to Learn from It
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Choosing the Right Form of Communication
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U3
What Do You Communicate?
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Storytelling: How to Write Your Story
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Selling Yourself: Storytelling Preparation for an Interview
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Building an Elevator Pitch
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The Classical Skills of Rhetoric and How to Apply Them to Modern Life
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Prepping on the Day
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U4
Why Do You Communicate?
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Active Listening and Other Tips for Effective Communication
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Financial Negotiations: How to Get Your Worth
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Difficult Conversations: How to Deal With Conflict
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FP
Final project
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Public Speaking for Business: Pitch and Persuade like a Pro
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walenjr
PlusExcellent, simple and relevant! I wish I had the opportunity to do it earlier!
adrianofederico
Molto interessante come corso, la qualita video é ottima ed Dasha si vede che sa a che fare.
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Curso muito bem estruturado e com informação útil.
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