Course descriptions and objectives
PREPPED: Build the Bones of your Presentation
Description: Prepped helps you go from idea to outline. You’ll learn how to structure your talk using the SPEAK framework so your message is clear, compelling, and actionable. We’ll normalize stage fright and help you find confidence through preparation, not perfection. You’ll leave with a talk map, working title, and your first few slides.
Learning Outcomes:
Identify your audience and the problem you’re solving (Structure)
Create a clear message and one-line pitch (Key Takeaway)
Draft a talk title, subhead, and outline using the SPEAK framework
Design your first 3–5 slides
Gain structure, clarity, and creative momentum
- Takeaways:
A 5-slide starter deck
Talk Builder worksheet (PDF)
AI prompts to brainstorm, title, and structure your talk
Sample talk structures to follow
Prep & Prerequisites: None
POLISHED: Practice and Feedback for Connection
Description: Polished helps you practice and refine your talk in a safe space. We’ll review simple story arcs and speaker flow, then give you time to refine your slides or outline. Each participant will deliver a 5-minute segment of their talk and receive live peer feedback. We focus on clarity, connection, and confidence—not stage theatrics.
Learning Outcomes:
Practice delivery of a 5-minute segment (Presence & Engagement)
Use simple story arcs to build connection (Engagement)
Normalize nerves and focus on delivering your authentic voice (Authenticity)
Gain real-time peer feedback on what works and what confuses (Engagement & Key Takeaway)
- Takeaways:
Peer-reviewed notes and feedback
Refined 5-minute talk segment
Story Arc Cheat Sheet
Prep & Prerequisites: Completion of Prepped or a completed outline or draft slides. Bring a draft of your talk or your 5-slide deck.
POFESSIONAL: Your Speaker Packet & Signature Talk
Description: Polished helps you practice and refine your talk in a safe space. We’ll review simple story arcs and speaker flow, then give you time to refine your slides or outline. Each participant will deliver a 5-minute segment of their talk and receive live peer feedback. We focus on clarity, connection, and confidence—not stage theatrics.
Learning Outcomes:
Practice delivery of a 5-minute segment (Presence & Engagement)
Use simple story arcs to build connection (Engagement)
Normalize nerves and focus on delivering your authentic voice (Authenticity)
Gain real-time peer feedback on what works and what confuses (Engagement & Key Takeaway)
- Takeaways:
Peer-reviewed notes and feedback
Refined 5-minute talk segment
Story Arc Cheat Sheet
Prep & Prerequisites: Completion of Prepped or a completed outline or draft slides. Bring a draft of your talk or your 5-slide deck.
MASTERCLASS CERTIFICATION
Masterclass Certification (Add-on for $199)
- Includes a live 15-minute talk delivery
- Judged by expert panel with numeric and qualitative feedback
- Certificate of completion and a digital badge for use on CVs, speaker packets, or LinkedIn profiles
- Includes an invitation to host a webinar for Dental CE Masters
Recordings made available to attendees for reference only