The Art of Presenting
With Simon Sinek
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.
What you'll learn
- How to master the giver's mindset so every time you step in front of a room, you know exactly how to make it about them — and why that changes everything
- How to build a talk that actually lands, from a stress-free outline to slides that support your message to an opening story that hooks people from the very first sentence
- How to walk on stage with confidence, quiet the nerves, own the room, and keep your cool even when things go sideways
- How to connect with any audience, anywhere — in person or on screen — and leave them feeling something they didn't expect to feel
Explore the Course
1Chapter 1: First Things First ▾
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.
- Welcome!Reading
- The Power of Great PresentingVideo
2Chapter 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.
- Show Up to GiveVideo
- Start With WHYVideo
- The Benefits of GivingVideo
3Chapter 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.
- Putting Together the Jigsaw PuzzleVideo
- Example: Putting Together the Jigsaw PuzzleVideo
- Tell a StoryVideo
- Example: Tell a StoryVideo
- Simple, Understandable, RepeatableVideo
4Chapter 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.
- Using PowerPoint ProperlyVideo
- Slides Set the SceneVideo
- Example: Bad SlidesResource
- Example: Good SlidesResource
- Example: Leave-Behind DocumentResource
5Chapter 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.
- Practice and PrepVideo
- Prepare for A/V IssuesVideo
- The Nitty-Gritty of NervesVideo
- Timing is EverythingVideo
6Chapter 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.
- Make an EntranceVideo
- Make a StatementVideo
7Chapter 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.
- Tools of the TradeVideo
- Example: Tools of the TradeVideo
- I Love YouVideo
- Holding HandsVideo
- Example: Holding HandsVideo
- The Eyes Have ItVideo
- Example: The Eyes Have ItVideo
- Match Your MessageVideo
- Example: Match Your MessageVideo
- Pace Your Words, Not the StageVideo
- Example: Pace Your Words, Not the StageVideo
- Understanding Audience EnergyVideo
- Accept the ApplauseVideo
- Example: Accept the ApplauseVideo
8Chapter 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.
- Keep Calm and Carry OnVideo
- Example: Keep Calm and Carry OnVideo
- Go QuietVideo
- Expect the UnexpectedVideo
- Example: Expect the UnexpectedVideo
- Connect Through Q&AVideo
- Tips & TricksVideo
9Chapter 9: Almost Done ▾
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.
- It's a WrapVideo
- Presentation ChecklistResource
10One More Thing... ▾
Learn to inspire through the screen: Simon provides some final wisdom on how to present for a virtual audience.
- Presenting for a Virtual AudienceVideo
Meet Your Instructor
Simon Sinek
Eternal Optimist
Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon has devoted his professional life to help advance a vision of the world that does not yet exist; a world in which the vast majority of people wake up every single morning inspired, feel safe wherever they are, and end the day fulfilled by the work they do.
A trained ethnographer, Simon is fascinated by the people and organizations that make the greatest and longest-lasting impact. Over the years, he has discovered some remarkable patterns about how they think, act, and communicate, and also the environments in which people operate at their natural best.
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.
Featured Reviews
for The Art of Presenting
“It's a masterpiece of condensed knowledge and experience that can be applied to any form of communication. Whether it’s for a presentation, meeting or one-on-one discussion.”
“Great Tips and I liked the fact that the course was delivered completely via video without lots and lots of reading material. The examples provided were great and really gave clarity to the advice Simon was giving.”
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