Public Speaking Classes in Los Angeles, CA

Utilize skills and tactics by entertainers such as improvisers and actors to elevate your public speaking performance, forget the fear, and learn to love the spotlight! Public speaking is the most common #1 phobia in today's society, and at the same time, our abilities to strongly represent ourselves are becoming more and more of a priority. Whether...

Confidence in Communication Series: How to Present the Best Version of Yourself  Jumpstart your public speaking & communication skills (at a discounted price!) by taking our improv for business, workplace communication & presentation classes bundled together. Class 1: Speak Up: Using Improv to Succeed in Business Utilizing the techniques...

Whether your current job requires you to pitch in front of clients, co-workers, venture capitalists, interviewers, or cameras, this workshop will help you improve your performance by teaching you how to use your body to deliver your presentation in a natural and convincing way.  You’ll receive one-on-one movement coaching from professionals...

This public speaking course is the fastest, easiest way to reduce stage fright. In just 2-Days, this seminar helps participants gain poise and self-confidence in front of a group! Public Speaking Fear is still the #1 fear in America. And, right or wrong, people form a perception of who we are and what we represent by the self-confidence that...

Students will learn how to set objectives and planning for a successful presentation, and many more. Strong presentation skills are vital to succeed in business today. Whether you are doing an internal presentation or delivering a multi-million dollar sales presentation, the skills you learn on this workshop will allow to you produce a...

The 2-Day Storytelling Workshop is a compressed version of the 6-session class, with a smaller class size to allow for maximum stage and feedback time for each student, and a break between sessions to allow students time to develop their stories. Perfect for dipping your toes into storytelling waters for the first time, or a quick brush up on your...

Traditional marketing is dead. Consumers today are highly skeptical of corporate-style disruption advertising. In the age of Instagram and direct-to-consumer ecommerce, you build a brand by building a following first. But how do you rise above the noise to attract these passionate fans? Start with a great story. A brand story with the right emotional...

Is it your dream to create the next Serial, This American Life, or Startup? If so, this is the class for you! In this five-week Los Angeles Podcasting Class, Podcasting expert Anna Scott will teach you the fundamentals of this engaging new storytelling form. Through informative craft lectures, in-class writing exercises, deconstructing successful...

In this five-week Los Angeles storytelling essay class, master storyteller Matteson Perry will teach you the insider secrets on how to become a storytelling and essay writing pro. Not only has Matteson won the Moth GrandSLAM twice, but his storytelling skills also landed him his first book deal (a collection of essays/memoir) and essays in NY Times...

Do you have something to say? Are you passionate about storytelling? Could you spend hours discussing the pros and cons of glassblowing, Stephen King, or social media dog influencers? Maybe it’s time to fuse those brilliant thoughts into one brilliant audio experience. Taught by the hosts of the podcast, “Spin the Bottle,” this course serves...

This 16-hour offering, led by two certified Council Trainers, is a powerful and inspiring introduction to the practice of Council and offers an experiential opportunity to work with the basic elements, modalities and forms. Council Training 1 workshops are offered by Center for Council throughout the year in a variety of locations.  In ...