Your “Appearance” & State of Mind Introduction (What, Why &How of this

The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course

INTRODUCTION: Course Outline (One Perfect Presentation Can Change Your Life)

What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!) (10:37)
How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal (5:14)
Optional: Why Most Presentations Aren't Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be (20:14)
[Optional] Side Note: Get Free Daily Helpful Business & Career Development Videos

ACT 1: AUDIENCE: Identify & Identifying with Your Audience ("The Customer")

Identifying Your Audience Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (2:49)
Know Your "Audience (Client)" & Customize Your Presentation for them (9:30)
10 Things We Must Understand About Our Audience Before Making the Speech Content (16:16)
Journal Exercise #1: Who is the Audience (Customer) + their Characteristics (2:13)
Appealing to Emotions (9:16)
Examples of Ways to Identify WITH Our Audience (15:54)
Journal Exercise #2: Emotions & Experiences to Include in Your Speech (0:40)

ACT 2: PURPOSE: What's the Purpose of Your Speech (Begin with the End Goal)

What's the Purpose of Your Speech Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (2:15)
Why a Presentation Is MUCH More Successful If We Begin with The End Goal in Mind (12:00)
[Optional] If this Speech Might Help You Get Promoted, then Please Watch this (2:20)
Journal Exercise #3: on What is the #1 Goal (Purpose) of your Presentation? (2:50)

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 1: How to START Your Presentation

Creating Content Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (7:52)
Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience) (11:44)
Starting with Inspiration and Motivation (4:52)
Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached) (4:47)
Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story (4:35)
Starting by Asking the Audience a Question (and/or Consider Using Humor) (2:59)
Starting by Mentioning an Interesting Historical Event (2:57)
Starting by Introducing Yourself (6:19)
Starting by Giving an Outline of Your Speech (Best used for Longer Speeches) (4:05)
Starting with a Powerful Image (7:02)
Starting with a Video (13:38)
Starting with a Prop or Item (16:25)
Starting with Introducing a Speaker (3:58)
Journal Exercise #4: Starting Your Presentation (1:28)

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 2: What to Include and How to Structure the Content

The "C.I.D.E.R." and "SO WHAT" Tests are Crucial When Creating Content… (4:41)
Creating CONVINCING Content (The “C” in C.I.D.E.R.) (15:06)
Creating INTERESTING Content (The “I” in C.I.D.E.R.) (10:41)
Creating DIFFERENT Content (The “D” in C.I.D.E.R.) (4:52)
Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The “E” in C.I.D.E.R.) (6:16)
Creating RELEVANT Content (The “R” in C.I.D.E.R.) (0:57)
Coming up with Brilliant [Unstructured] Content for Your Presentation (9:14)
Journal Exercise #5: Creating the Content (“Let it All Out”). (2:12)
Journal Exercise #6: “C.A.P.ing” Your Brilliant Content (6:37)
Themes, Memes and Scenes (12:09)
Structuring Your Brilliant Content (3:59)
Journal Exercise #7: Structuring and Ordering the Content (2:50)

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 3: Beating Writer’s Block & ENDING Your Presentation

Overcoming “Writer’s Block” (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind) (8:48)
Journal Exercise #8: Beating Writer’s Block (3:07)
Introduction to How to End your Speech (0:57)
Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action (“ASK FOR THE BUSINESS”) (3:01)
Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others (2:36)
Ending with a Quote/Inspirational/Motivational/Thought Provoking Comment/Image (1:22)
Journal Exercise #9: Ending Your Presentation (10:35)
[Optional] Journal Exercise # 10: Creating a GREAT Title for Your Presentation (6:51)

ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 4: Getting Feedback & Testing the Presentation Content

Getting Feedback Using LinkedIn (4:11)
How Does Hollywood Get Script Feedback? (6:11)
Using SurveyMonkey.com and Fiverr.com for Feedback (2:05)
Journal Exercise #11: Getting Feedback on Your Presentation Content (1:49)
Journal Exercise #12: Writing the Final Outline of Your Speech (6:19)

FIRST INTERMISSION: Your 1st Presentation Exercise & Analyzing my TEDx Talk

First Intermission Introduction (1:11)
Presentation Exercise: The 1st of 3 Presentations by You (3:14)
Journal Exercise #13: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 1st Intermission Presentation (1:42)
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My TEDx Presentation (15:59)

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 1: Creating the Slides & Presentation Software Guide

Creating Slides Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (9:52)
How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (20:09)
What Presentation Software to Use: PowerPoint or Something Else? (12:10)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (19:07)
SLIDES THAT WORK: Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective (2:00)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Google Slides to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture (7:13)
SLIDES THAT WORK: P. for Pictures (10:22)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Haiku Deck to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (9:06)
SLIDES THAT WORK: I. for Inspiration (1:44)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used “LibreOffice” to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture (2:49)
SLIDES THAT WORK: M. for Minimalism (2:51)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Prezi to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (8:34)
SLIDES THAT WORK: C. for Consistency (5:00)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Powtoons to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (23:57)
SLIDES THAT WORK: O. for Original (4:34)

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 2: Customizing Images & Adding Music

Customizing Images with PowerPoint (11:14)
Customizing Images/Fonts with Canva.com (4:26)
Creating Infographics/Fonts/Images with Piktochart (4:36)
Customizing Images with Microsoft Paint (and Screen Recording on Windows) (2:57)
Customizing Images with Pixelmaker (Desktop and iPad Versions) (6:55)
Customizing Images with Procreate on an iPad (2:30)
Customizing Images with Final Cut (4:02)
Adding Music (5:02)

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 3: Adding Videos/Animation and Other Topics

Making a Presentation Video + Animation + Adding Pictures + Music from Scratch (9:27)
How We Made the Previous Video Presentation Using PowerPoint & Other Resources (20:58)
Video + Music + Animations Presentation Example for a Venture Capital Seminar (10:51)

ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 4: 10 Presentation/Slide Content Case Studies

Slide Case Study #1: My TEDx Talk Slide Creation Discussion (18:39)
Slide Case Study #2: My Animated Intro to Finance Slide Creation Discussion (9:14)
Slide Case Study #3: My Animated What Finance Course Slide Creation Discussion (15:14)
Slide Case Study #4: My Mandarin (Translation) Slide Promo Creation Discussion (4:25)
Slide Case Study #5: My Free Course Promo Architecture Concept Design Discussion (5:04)
Slide Case Study #6: Corporate Keynote Software Presentation Slides (3:17)
Slide Case Study #7: Venture Capital Conference Presentation Slides Discussion (2:23)
Slide Case Study #8: Course Images Simplistic Creation Techniques Discussion (8:37)
Slide Case Study #9: Making Powtoons Promo of Entire MBA Course (English+French) (7:44)
Slide Case Study #10: Making Videos for Presentations Discussion (Free Course) (4:26)
Journal Exercise #14: Creating Your Slides (7:01)

ACT 5: CONFIDENCE: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking and Presentations

Confidence & Conquering Fear Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (3:34)
Creating Off the Charts Confidence by Studying Athletes (7:56)
How I Beat My Fear of Public Speaking (14:13)
How Warren Buffett Beat His Fear of Public Speaking (7:59)

ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 1: Creating the Delivery (from Page to Stage!)

Creating the Delivery Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (9:18)
Add (EVEN MORE) Passion (INSPIRE)! (4:55)
Adding Structure to Your Delivery (Buys You Time or Let’s You Stay on Track!) (5:50)
Why You Shouldn’t Read Your Slides (…too Often) (1:42)
Take Many Breaks DURING the Presentation (1:42)
Involving the Audience (5:21)
Using Humor and Self Deprecation (16:37)
Use Simple Words (Cast Your Audience Net Wide) (1:08)
Pausing (1:31)
Changing Your Tone (5:20)
Speed: “Slow down, you movin' too fast / You gotta make the moment last” (1:54)
Going Off Script, Being Honest, Sincere and Authentic (3:01)
[Optional] Quiz for ACT #6: Scene 1

ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 2: Body Language

Creating a First Impression with Body Language (0:38)
SMILE : ) (4:04)
Using Your Hands (4:11)
Making Eye Contact (with Almost Everyone if Possible!) (1:56)
Move Around a Lot (as Motion Creates Emotion!) (6:08)
Dare Yourself to Do Something Radically Different (3:05)
Additional Body Language to Avoid (1:58)
Great Body Language Case Study (0:37)
[OPTIONAL] Quiz for ACT #6 Scene 2

SECOND INTERMISSION: Your 2nd Presentation Exercise &Analyzing My Company Speech

Second Intermission Introduction (1:25)
Presentation Exercise: The 2nd of 3 Presentations by You (2:23)
Journal Exercise #15: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 2nd Intermission Presentation (5:10)
Journal Exercise #16: Let’s Compare Your 1st & Your 2nd Presentation (1:08)
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My Company Presentation (12:19)

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 1: Q&A +Reading the Audience (Are they Paying Attention)

Answering Questions +Reading the Audience Intro. (What, Why & How of this Act) (3:25)
Q&A "Crutch" Concept Introduction (4:08)
Answering QUALITATIVE General Business Questions Using Frameworks (3:54)
Answering QUANTITATIVE or Even Finance Questions Using Frameworks (7:25)
HELP! How Do You Answer Questions When You Have No Idea! Use this Framework (1:32)
Journal Exercise #17: Answer Any Question that You Have No Idea How to Answer (0:39)

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 2: Transition Words,Words Not to Use+Words That Buy Time

Introduction to EVEN MORE Transition Words to Use in the Q&A Session (2:41)
Structuring Logic with Transition Words and Words to Use that Will Buy You Time (2:36)
Words to Say that Your Audience Will Remember and Appreciate (2:59)
Words or Things to Never Say When Answering Questions (1:30)
Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Question (1:13)
Journal Exercise #18: Using Transition Words to Structure Your Logic & Buy Time (1:10)

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 3: How to Know What the Next Question is They Will Ask?

Introduction to How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You? (7:00)
Journal Exercise #19: Answering Questions the Preemptive & Logical Strategic Way (0:51)

ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 4: Other Important Q&A Strategies to Use When Presenting

Pulling Out Your “Secret Stealth Slide(s)” Strategy & You'll Look Like a Genius! (1:18)
Be Humble and Express Your Shortcomings and What You Learned in the Process (1:05)
Include Risks (Counter Points) in Your Answers in Order to Maintain Credibility (1:09)
Adding an Interesting Quote to Your Answer or Talk About Successful People (2:51)
Since the Audience is the Customer, Ask them if You Answered the Question (0:47)
Helping a Nervous Person Finish Asking a Question (0:32)
Answering Disastrous PR Questions the Right Way (2:57)
How to Get the Audience to Write Down What You Say (1:35)
What to Do if the Audience is Bored (During Q&A or During the Presentation) (4:28)

ACT 8: PRACTICE: How to Prepare (and be Aware) for Your Speech

Practice and Planning Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (5:52)
Practicing While Looking at the Slides (2:26)
Practicing Without Looking at Slides & with a MASSIVE DISTRACTION in Front of U! (2:01)
Practicing in Front of Friends/Others (+ YouTube & send to Loved Ones/Mentors) (1:55)
Journal Exercise #20: Recording Yourself Practicing and Critiquing it : ) (0:42)
Go to the Room You Will Presenting in the Day Before You Present and Do this… (2:35)
31 CRUCIAL Items to Pack/Bring/Prepare the Day Before Your Speech (9:28)
Journal Exercise #21: Your Preparation To Do List for the Few Days Before Speech (0:28)
What to Do the Morning of Your Speech (1:48)
YOU JUST FORGOT WHAT TO SAY NEXT – WHAT DO YOU DO? Don’t Worry Because… (2:12)

ACT 9: APPEARANCE: What to Wear + Eat + Sleep + Get into an Ideal State of Mind

Your “Appearance” & State of Mind Introduction (What, Why &How of this Section) (1:21)
Getting in an Ideal, Confident and Relaxed Peak Mental State (“The Zone”) : ) (2:28)
How to Know What to Wear (3:46)
Nutrition and Rest Before the Presentation (1:38)
Professional Newscast Appearance Secrets to Make You Look Less Tired, Better etc (3:32)

ACT 10: POST PRESENTATION TO DO'S: Did You Accomplish Everything? If Not Then...

Post Presentation To Do’s Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (1:07)
Thank the Event Organizer and the Administration Staff (If Applicable) (1:08)
Follow up with Potential Customers that Approached You After Your Presentation (1:45)
Send the Event Organizer Your Slides to Distribute to the Recipients (1:02)
Keep USBs in Your Pocket with the Presentation (for HUGE Potential Prospects) (1:11)

ACT 11: 25 Presentation Guides/ 50 Templates / Ideas... (Sorted Alphabetically)

25 Presentation Guides Introduction (What, Why & How of this ACT) (2:42)
Award Speech Guide
Board Meeting Speech Guide
Corporate Presentation Guide
Conference Opening Speech Guide
Crisis or Delivering Bad News Speech Guide
Customers Presentation to Guide
Condolences or Eulogy Speech Guide
Graduation Keynote Speech Guide
Graduation Speech I Gave in May of 2017 @ San Francisco State University (17:33)
Group Presentation Speech Guide
Guest Lecturing/Teaching Speech Guide
Introduce a Speaker Guide
Job Interview Speech Guide
MC / Moderator Speech Guide
Motivating Speech for Sports+Companies+Charities etc Guide
Panel Speech Guide
Raising $ / Discussing a Business Model Speech Guide
Retiring from (or Leaving) the Company Speech Guide
Sales Speech Guide
Skype/Other Online Presentations Guide
Surprise…“Can You Say a Few Words [No Preparation!]” Guide
TEDx Talk Speech Guide
Toasting Speech Guide
Wedding (Bride or Groom) Speech Guide
Wedding (Maid of Honor or Best Man) Speech Guide
Wedding (Parent/Family Member/Friend) Speech Guide

THIRD INTERMISSION: Your 3rd and Final Presentation Exercise

Third Intermission Introduction (0:40)
Presentation Exercise: The 3rd of 3 Presentations by You (1:37)
Journal Exercise #22: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 3rd Intermission Presentation (4:17)
Journal Exercise #23: Let’s Compare Your 2nd & Your 3rd Presentation (0:54)

ACT 12: Additional Resources

Additional Resources Introduction (1:14)
150 Quotes to Use in Your Speech
Documentary on How the Trailer Promo Video Was Made for this Course (1:20)
All 100+ Downloadable Slide Templates & Course Resources

Conclusion / Epilogue (Congratulations!)

Congratulations & Conclusion (…You Will Never Be the Same!) (7:33)

Optional Bonus Lecture: YOU 2.0

YOU 2.0! Introducing You for Your Nobel Prize Speech (1:09)
Introducing Our NEW MBA Degree Program (2:44)

Your “Appearance” & State of Mind Introduction (What, Why &How of this Section)

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