The hope good presenters project when pitching their ideas is not na茂ve hope. They鈥檙e not Pollyanna at the podium. Instead, the solutions they offer are supported by research, data, and expertise. This course will teach you how to merge hard facts with an imaginative vision in a way that at once resonates with and inspires your audience.
Optimism
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Skills You'll Learn
Storytelling, Optimism, Problem Solving, Cognitive flexibility, Research, Non-Verbal Communication, Rapport Building, Persuasive Communication, Self-Awareness, Creativity, Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Resilience
Reviews
4.6 (85 ratings)
- 5 stars82.35%
- 4 stars9.41%
- 3 stars2.35%
- 2 stars1.17%
- 1 star4.70%
AK
Nov 22, 2021
A very good course, taught by an exceptional instructor. It has helped me a lot in both my personal and professional life.
JR
Jun 2, 2023
Great practical course for those who speak in public, including lawyers and teachers.
From the lesson
Week 1 | Optimism: Vocabulary
What do the British writer George Orwell and the American designer Charles Eames have in common? We鈥檒l find out in this first week of 鈥淧itches and Persuasion,鈥� the second course in the four-part series 鈥淕ood with Words: Speaking and Presenting.鈥�
Taught By
Patrick Barry
Clinical Assistant Professor of Law