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Unlock career advancement with better public speaking skills

Duarte, Inc.

Communicate with impact because every idea matters”

发布日期: 2024年3月14日

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What comes to mind when you think about public speaking?

Perhaps you tend to picture someone on a stage you'll most likely never step foot on: Brené Brown giving a Ted Talk on the power of vulnerability. Steve Jobs pulling a MacBook Air out of an envelope. Malala Yousafzai advocating for a woman’s right to education in front of the UN.? ?

And while it’s true that most of us won’t be asked to give a Ted Talk or to petition the UN,?70% of jobs require an element of public speaking.* And your ability to speak with confidence and clarity has a major impact on your career growth. In fact:??

73% of people believe that they would have more successful careers if they could improve their public speaking skills.??
26% of workers report losing opportunities to advance their careers due to a fear of public speaking.??
People who fear public speaking typically make about 10% less in salary per year.?Ouch!

The good news? Public speaking is a skill you can develop.?

In this issue:?

The secret weapon of every great speaker?
7 resources to help you improve your speaking skills?
On-demand webinar: Top delivery struggles speakers face and how to combat them expertly??
Free resource: Audience Needs Map??

Our upcoming public workshop schedule?

Have you ever watched someone give a speech and thought:?

They’re such a natural!?
They make it look so easy!?
I could never pull that off!?

Watching someone deliver a great speech is like watching a gymnast perform a flawless floor routine. It may look effortless, but it’s the product of practice. And not just practicing by yourself … practicing with a coach.

The secret weapon of every great speaker is a speaker coach – someone who can help increase your confidence and elevate your executive presence. That’s why we suggest Speaker Coaching to anyone looking to advance in their career.

Testimonial from a Speaker Coaching client?

Whether you’re looking to rehearse for a specific presentation, generally refine your public speaking skills, or spend 6 months intentionally transforming the way you present, a speaker coach can offer invaluable feedback, instruction, and practice opportunities.??

After a series of coaching sessions, you’ll know how to:??

Create audience-centered messaging??
Improve storytelling structure??
Find compelling contrast to make your ideas stick??
Become a more comfortable, dynamic, and empathetic speaker??
Leverage your speaking strengths, identify areas of improvement, and set goals??

You can register for Speaker Coaching at any time. But while you consider which package is right for you, here are some additional materials that will get the ball rolling.?

7 resources to help you improve your speaking skills:?

Free resource: Audience Needs Map??

When it comes to speaking, the approach always beats out content. Why? Because your audience will never hear?what?you say if they’re turned off by the?way?you say it. So, how do you make sure your audience is with you? You must know their needs before you take the stage.???

Our free?Audience Needs Map? gives you 7 steps to better grasp your audience. Inside you’ll learn how to:??

Understand what your audience hopes to get out of your presentation?
Determine the main points that connect to the needs of your audience?

Deliver information in the most engaging way?
Anticipate pushback and create empathetic responses?

Ready to hire a speaker coach? Here are your options.?

If you’re ready to hire a speaker coach with decades of experience, we’re here to help.?

Executive speaker coaching: If you’re a C-suite executive with a big keynote, product launch, or conference breakout talk to deliver, hire a Duarte executive speaker coach. From TED Talks to Dreamforce — we’ve coached them all. We’ll guide you through the preparation, delivery, and tools to be successful in your upcoming high-stakes moment.?
Speaker coaching: If you’re not an executive, but you still have a big stage moment coming up: an investor pitch, stakeholder meeting, or even a presentation to your boss’s boss, hire a Duarte speaker coach. We’ll help you remove those “umm’s and ahhh’s,” speak with confidence, and grow in your executive presence so you speak with poise and clarity. (We’ve even helped people with stutters, too!)?
Group training with Captivate?: If you prefer to train within a group setting, our highly interactive public speaking workshop might be for you. Get actionable tactics and tools for success from our highly-rated Duarte communication course.?