Speak Up! Stand Out and be HAPPY (Udemy.com)
Polish your communication skills by learning simple techniques + easy adjustments to your mind, voice + body.
Created by: Alexa Fischer
Last updated March 2020
What you will learn
- Set your course for success.
- Tame the voice of your inner critic.
- Stay calm and focused.
- Break the cycle of negative thoughts.
- Identify winning vocal characteristics.
- Increase your flexibility and range.
- Transform negative vocal habits.
- Keep your voice healthy and strong.
- Maintain your center.
- Use effective mannerisms.
- Create your signature style.
- Make a great first impression.
How it compares
Against the other 392 rated Udemy courses in Communication Skills on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.7 out of 5higher than 91% of them
- Reviews588#214 of 393 by number of reviews
- Length2.9 hourslonger than 63% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2020earlier than 91% of them
Course Description
Feeling confident + comfortable in big groups, speaking up + being heard, hitting it off with people you just met - these aren't experiences that are reserved for special people. Anybody (yes, really - anybody) can learn to do these things. Being able to speak with confidence is a skill that translates to absolutely every aspect of your life - making presentations to your team, networking at professional conferences, big family holidays, dating, interviewing for new jobs. How you feel and speak about yourself directly affects your career, your personal life, and your self-esteem. This course teaches you simple techniques and easy adjustments that (slowly, gradually) lead to big results. If you've tried Toastmasters (too public) or books (too boring) this course is for you. With fun, engaging videos, you can learn at your own pace, on your own time, in your own home - and review whenever you need a refresher or a pep talk. You're fantastic. I know it and I'm pretty sure you know it. I invite you to step up and claim the things you deserve - the promotions, the new clients, the fun friends. You can start here. Enroll now! I can't wait to meet you. Who this course is for:
This course is designed for people who are longing to step into a more dynamic, confident and engaging persona. Whether you are longing to stand out at work, or be more comfortable among new people, this class will walk you through the tools to identify and then transform nuances of behavior. All participants are welcome.
Instructor Details
- 4.7 Rating
588 Reviews
Alexa Fischer
As a speaker and coach, Ive worked with CEOs and everyday people, small nonprofits and complex global corporations and do you know what they all have in common? Invariably, their greatest untapped resource is their own light.
My expertise my mission centers on how to access that light practically and daily, and how to create real change from within whether for an individual, a team, or an organization. How did I come to specialize in this pursuit to ignite what I call All 1000 Watts of the power that lies within people? Heres a bit of my own story...
In years past, you might have seen me on the TV shows NCIS, Lie To Me,Numb3rs and Bones,or one of about a million television commercials. While studying at the Yale School of Drama, and as a professional actress, I met hundreds of individuals who felt held back. I saw that well-known movers in the industry and fledgling actors alike shared a common struggle to make their deepest goals tangible, and to overcome internal barriers to living at and working at full wattage. Speaking boldly on camera is one thing; speaking your truth in your daily reality is entirely another. I discovered I had an unmistakable ability to help people tap into their own brilliant light and manifest real change.
So for the last five years, Ive dedicated myself to doing just that.
I teach executives, teams, and companies of all sizes how to connect more fully to themselves and each other. From Trader Joes and SON
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Reviews
By Tristan Thomas on 11/15/2020
I was looking for information on how to improve my public speaking skills by increasing personal confidence and learning how to prepare and deliver content. The course was mainly on increasing awareness on your vocal characteristics and increasing core strength to improve posture, how you carry yourself. A few nuggets but it was mainly a waste of my time.
By Phillip Florczak on 11/15/2020
not yet.
By Renju Joseph on 10/15/2020
WONDERFUL SESSION
By Mariola on 10/5/2020
Loved the class and the instructor!
By Jacqueline Stevens on 9/26/2020
The course content was good but some sections were repeated as I watched How to Create a 1000 watt presence course first.
I had difficulty in downloading the attachments. However, once downloaded just right mouse click, rename and add the letters 'pdf' to the document and it changes to a pdf version.
By Pauline on 9/5/2020
Im very excited to join this course.
By Theresa Quarshie on 8/16/2020
To enhance my confidence
By Shelender Singh on 7/25/2020
First of all i would like to thank Ms. Fischer for such an wonderful course created for all. Had learnt a lot about the public speaking and self development in day to day life for human being.
By Marcie Johnston on 7/18/2020
Leaves me wanting more.
By Alyssa D on 7/11/2020
The course has given some helpful ideas. I appreciate that the instructor is really engaged with the topic.
By Judy Kundert on 7/4/2020
Great course with excellent handouts. Thank you
By Sushrut Sapatnekar on 6/25/2020
Very informative and effective! The exercises mentioned by Alexa Fischer are simple and easy-too-do and help in giving a direction to our thoughts and actions. Really like the style in which everything is explained. The guest speakers are also very good, especially liked the Vocal Warm-up exercises demonstrated by Tesaa Auberjonois. Thanks!
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