Simon Sinek – Art of Presenting
Ever since he gave his groundbreaking TED Talk on the concept of WHY—which went viral with more than 60 million views—Simon routinely gets asked for his secrets to effective public speaking. “So, I thought it would be fun to compile all the lessons, tips, and tricks I’ve learned over the years into one course so that others can learn them too,” he says. Whether you’re presenting on a stage, in a meeting, at a wedding, or simply to a group of friends, join Simon to discover how to present your ideas in a way that captivates others and makes them truly curious to hear what you have to say.
Chapter 1: Welcome
- Introduction to the Course
Simon has given countless talks to audiences of all sizes for nearly two decades. If there’s one thing he’s learned, it’s that the true power of a presentation isn’t actually about the content. It’s about the manner in which you present the content. Here he explains why.
Chapter 2
- The Giver’s Mindset
Learn Simon’s #1 rule to deliver a great presentation, which will revolutionize your approach to any presentation or public-speaking gig.
Chapter 3
- Building Your Outline
Simon dives into the anatomy of a successful presentation and how to create a stress-free outline that will put you in a position to inspire.
Chapter 4
- Creating Your Slides
Are you accompanying your presentation with visuals? Great! Learn Simon’s advice on what to include and what to avoid on your slides for maximum impact.
Chapter 5
- Preparing to Present
Simon shows how to prepare for your next presentation, including how to power through performance anxiety and how to adapt when things go wrong with your tech.
Chapter 6
- Making a First Impression
Simon gives pointers on how to kick off your presentation right: Make an entrance, make a statement, and lead with a compelling story.
Chapter 7
- Delivering Your Presentation
OK, you’re now in front of your audience and ready to roll. Simon teaches you how to keep the momentum with your stage presence and delivery.
Chapter 8
- Staying on Your Toes
Remember how we said that things will go wrong? Well, we weren’t just talking about A/V issues. Simon gives advice on how to roll with the blunders and expect the unexpected.
Chapter 9
- Almost Done (That’s A Wrap)
Simon imparts some words of wisdom and explains his personal motivations for the course before sending you out to make an impact during your next presentation.
Chapter 10
- One More Thing (Virtual Audience)
Learn to inspire through the screen: Simon provides some final wisdom on how to present for a virtual audience.
Simon Sinek is an unshakeable optimist and the founder of The Optimism Company. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Simon may be best known for his TED Talk on the concept of WHY, which has been viewed over 60 million times, and his video on millennials in the workplace—which reached 80 million views in its first week and has gone on to be seen hundreds of millions of times.
He continues to share inspiration through his bestselling books, including global bestseller Start with WHY and New York Times bestsellers Leaders Eat Last and The Infinite Game, as well as his podcast, A Bit of Optimism.
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