Plan and deliver a memorable talk that delights your listeners and motivates them to listen and learn.
Short presentations are in—whether you’re introducing yourself to a new group, delivering a lightning talk, or speaking at a networking event, you often only have five minutes to make a lasting impression. And let’s be honest: most people miss the mark.
This course is designed for professionals, students, creatives, and anyone else who wants to captivate an audience in just a few minutes. You’ll learn how to avoid the common traps that make short talks forgettable (or worse—awkward), and instead deliver clear, confident, and impactful mini-speeches that resonate.
Led by a former college professor, professional speaker, and stand-up comedian, this course is equal parts practical and entertaining. Whether you're prepping for a pitch or stepping up at open mic, you’ll leave ready to grab the mic and make it count.
Online Marketing Consultant and Storyteller
Cathy Goodwin holds an MBA from Penn's Wharton School, where she studied finance and accounting. She also holds a Ph.D. in business from UC Berkeley, where she studied marketing and social psychology. Cathy taught in business schools for over 20 years. She now consults with small businesses in the areas of marketing, copywriting and storytelling. You can learn more from Cathy's book, Grow Your Business One Story At A Time, available in kindle version from Amazon. Cathy has lived all over North America, including Alaska and Canada. She now makes her home in Philadelphia with two rescue cats.
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