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The Art of Public Speaking and Effective Presentations

Learn how to own the stage, craft a clear message, and tell compelling stories. This course equips you with practical tools to speak with confidence and connect with any audience—whether in a meeting or on a big stage.

Beginner
2h 18m

Created by John Papa

Last Updated Dec 11, 2025

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The Art of Public Speaking and Effective Presentations

Learn how to own the stage, craft a clear message, and tell compelling stories. This course equips you with practical tools to speak with confidence and connect with any audience—whether in a meeting or on a big stage.

Beginner
2h 18m

Created by John Papa

Last Updated Dec 11, 2025

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What you'll learn

What if your next presentation could captivate, inspire, and persuade—all while feeling natural, confident, and effortless?

In this course, The Art of Public Speaking and Effective Presentations, you’ll learn how to own the stage with confidence, using body language and movement.

First, you'll explore how to speak with power—mastering tone, pacing, and pauses to keep people hanging on every word. Then, you'll discover how to craft a clear, unforgettable message that your audience remembers. Finally, you'll learn to tell stories that inspire action, making your audience the hero.

By the end of this course, you'll have the skills and confidence to deliver your best talk yet and master the art of public speaking.

The Art of Public Speaking and Effective Presentations
Beginner
2h 18m
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John Papa is a Principal Developer Advocate with Microsoft and an alumni of the Google Developer Expert, Microsoft Regional Director, and MVP programs.

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