Clinical Assistant Professor of Law
16 Learning Experiences
Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting
What You'll Learn
- How to overcome stage fright and gain the confidence to speak with a persuasive sense of poise
- How to pitch an idea, negotiate more creatively, and become a better listener
- How to enhance the structure and style of the message you want to deliver
- How to use the the P-R-O-D-U-C-T framework to create compelling presentations
4-Course Series
16 weeks
11 hours per course (approx.)
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About Good with Words: Speaking and Presenting
Suppose you were good with words. Suppose when you decided to speak, the message you delivered—and the way you delivered it—successfully connected with your intended audience. What would that mean for your career prospects? What would that mean for your comfort level in social situations? And perhaps most importantly, what would that mean for your satisfaction with the personal relationships you value the most? This specialization is designed to help you find out. Based on an award-winning course and workshop series at the University of Michigan that has been taken by students training to enter a wide range of fields—law, business, medicine, social work, public policy, design, engineering, and many more—it removes the guesswork from figuring out how to communicate clearly and compellingly.
All of us have ideas that are worth sharing. Why not learn to convey yours in a way that people will appreciate, enjoy, and remember?
Skills You'll Gain
- Business Networking
- Storytelling
- Advanced Negotiation
- Negotiation
- Business Negotiation
- Public Speaking
- Public Speaking Preparation
- Negotiation Strategies
- Empathy
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Beginner Level
No prior experience required.
Series Video
4 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseSpeaking and Presenting: Poise
Discover how to build poise in presentations by making deliberate choices that improve clarity and connection.
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Free U-M Access CourseSpeaking and Presenting: Pitches and Persuasion
Learn to combine data, expertise, and vision to deliver compelling, persuasive pitches that resonate with your audience.
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Free U-M Access CourseSpeaking and Presenting: Conversation Starters
Master techniques to spark engaging conversations and presentations with memorable, persuasive surprises.
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Free U-M Access CourseSpeaking and Presenting: Tact
Learn to craft personalized messages with tact to connect meaningfully with your audience in any speaking setting.
