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Hey there, fellow presentation panickers! Ryan here, your friendly neighborhood recovered (well, recovering) public speaking disaster. Today, I’m spilling the beans on my experience with “The Complete Presentation and Public Speaking/Speech Course” by Chris Haroun.
Buckle up, because this is going to be a wild ride through the land of “um”s, “uh”s, and unexpected laughs.
My Public Speaking Nightmare (Pre-Course)
Picture this: Me, in grad school, giving presentations like they were going out of style. Sounds great, right? Wrong. Every single time, it was the same routine:
- Panic starts bubbling up like a shaken soda can
- Chest tightens like I’m wearing a corset (spoiler: I wasn’t)
- Heart starts racing like it’s auditioning for NASCAR
And here’s the kicker – there were times when I thought the best solution was to down a couple shots of vodka before presenting. Yep, you read that right. Liquid courage was my go-to strategy. Spoiler alert: It’s not a great long-term solution, kids. Don’t try this at home.
Enter Chris Haroun’s Course
Fast forward to me stumbling upon this course, desperately hoping it would be the miracle cure for my public speaking woes. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t a miracle cure (sorry, Chris), but it was pretty darn close.
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The Good Stuff
- Comprehensive as Heck: This course is like the Encyclopedia Britannica of public speaking. It covers everything from crafting your message to delivering it without looking like you’re being electrocuted.
- Templates Galore: Over 50 presentation templates! It’s like Christmas for the organizationally challenged.
- Software Agnostic: Whether you’re a PowerPoint pro or still trying to figure out how to turn on your computer, Chris has got you covered.
- Confidence Building: There’s a whole section on building confidence. It didn’t turn me into Tony Robbins overnight, but it definitely helped me stop looking like a deer in headlights.
- Real-World Experience: Chris brings 25 years of speaking experience to the table. The man’s done everything from TED talks to wedding speeches. I’m pretty sure he could give a compelling presentation about watching paint dry.
The Not-So-Good Stuff (Because Nobody’s Perfect)
- Information Overload: At 16 hours long, this course is more massive than my last relationship. It can be a bit overwhelming, and I may have fallen asleep during one (or three) lectures.
- Some Repetition: Chris really wants to drive his points home. Sometimes I felt like I was Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, hearing the same advice over and over.
- Lack of Vodka Appreciation: Shockingly, Chris doesn’t recommend the “two shots of vodka before speaking” technique. I’m still on the fence about this one.
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My Personal Transformation (Sort Of)
Before this course, I was the guy who’d rather wrestle an alligator than speak in public. Now? I’m the guy who’d rather… okay, maybe arm wrestle a medium-sized dog. Progress, people!
But seriously, I’ve come a long way. I no longer need to clutch my notecards like they’re a life raft in the middle of the ocean. My voice doesn’t shake like I’m standing in a level 5 earthquake. And best of all, I haven’t had to resort to vodka in months!
Who This Course is For
If you’re anything like I was – more terrified of public speaking than of climate change and your ex combined – this course is for you. Even if you’re already comfortable on stage, I bet you’ll pick up some new tricks. Maybe you’ll finally learn how to use that clicker without accidentally closing your presentation and opening your personal photo gallery. We’ve all been there, right? Right?
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Final Thoughts
At 16 hours, this course is longer than my attention span and last diet combined. But stick with it, and I promise you’ll see results. You might not become the next Barack Obama, but you’ll definitely stop being the guy who makes people cringe when he stands up to speak.
Remember, becoming a great public speaker doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a journey, much like trying to fold a fitted sheet or understanding why anyone would voluntarily eat kale. But with the tools and techniques from this course, you’ll be well on your way to commanding any room you step into. Or at least not making people wish they had stayed home.
So, if you’re ready to transform your fear into something slightly less paralyzing, give this course a shot. It worked for me, and I’m confident it can work for you too. Who knows? Maybe one day we’ll look back on our public speaking fears and laugh. From a safe distance. Preferably while not speaking in public.
Stay brave, my friends, and may the speaking gods be ever in your favor!