You're browsing Public Speaking Classes in San Francisco, CA

In this 1-day seminar, you’ll learn to present effectively and become comfortable with your own style. Develop key presentation skills and learn how to present your ideas with conviction, control, and poise—and without fear. Plus receive expert advice on how to handle especially challenging presentation situations. Best of all, you’ll gain confidence...

Everyone is a storyteller whether you’re on a stage, across a conference table or on a video conference. Impactful presentations leverage the power of storylines to reach an objective. The best approach is to start with a compelling message, and then learn to develop a storyline that proves it out. Specific stories are tied to points within the storyline...

In this class, you'll learn how storytelling techniques from film and other narrative arts can take your pitches and presentations to the next level. You'll also practice crafting personal stories that quickly establish trust with audiences and colleagues. Takeaways A more compelling pitch for your company/product/idea An understanding of how you...

Do you need to effectively facilitate meetings? Wondering how you can get a group to come to a consensus, and not sure where to start? Wondering how best brainstorm or ideate with a team? Building consensus or brainstorming ideas with groups, often with different agendas, can be challenging. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to effectively guide...

Have you ever wanted to tell a story with your jewelry? By using etchant and layering metal you can bring texture, depth and narrative to your jewelry. This class will cover two methods for etching, PNP (Press & Peel) and scratch relief, cold connection and review successful design techniques.  Student’s will have the option to create...

Learn Comedy Habits to be a better public speaker, consistently funnier and help rid the world of boring presentations! Top business speakers are using humor. They are developing laugh lines using the same process as comedians. You don't need to be a natural comedian to get laughs. This courses teachings, as referenced in Inc, Forbes, Fast Company,...

Want to tell powerful true stories without schmaltz to a packed audience of adoring fans? Let comedic storyteller and Moth host Corey Rosen share his tips for turning heartbreak, humiliation, and tragedy into a riveting five-minute piece that is the perfect mix of vulnerability and comedic vavoom. In this five week San Francisco storytelling workshop,...

Want to be that person who can bust out an amazing story on the fly, riff off another’s tale in a seemingly spontaneous way or host your own show? Let comedic storyteller and Moth host Corey Rosen share his tips for developing characters, using status, unleashing your imagination through spontaneous story creation and honing your stage presence in...

How to Use Storytelling for Personal Branding & Career Success Understanding who you are and what stories you tell the world dramatically affects the way that you present yourself at work and at home. Whether you're interviewing for a job, leading a meeting, giving a speech, or you want to communicate more effectively with friends and family,...

Figure out how to be your best when the pressure’s on. The ability to connect with others in an authentic way is the key to being a great speaker – and it carries over into the success of your business and personal life.  This four-hour workshop is limited to 8 attendees who will get live expert coaching as well as video recording and playback...

Learn Comedy Habits to be a better public speaker, consistently funnier and help rid the world of boring presentations! Top business speakers are using humor. They are developing laugh lines using the same process as comedians. You don't need to be a natural comedian to get laughs. This courses teachings, as referenced in Inc, Forbes, Fast Company,...

Tired of feeling anxious when presenting yourself or your business to clients, or when hanging around all those back-slapping extroverts at cocktail parties? If so, this workshop is for you!  By joining us you’ll learn: How to manage your public speaking nerves How to create the right communication mindset How to be authentic and likable...

Whether you’re being interviewed by a reporter or pitching your startup, learn how to develop a solid narrative and answer tricky questions. These skills will come in handy well beyond press interviews — use them when you’re speaking on a panel, interviewing for a new job, or presenting to colleagues or investors. Takeaways Develop a messaging...