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Learn effective communication techniques in NYC with courses in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and media relations, equipping participants with the skills to confidently convey their message and engage with others.

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Podcasting Essentials

NYC Center for Media Education @ 175 E 104th St, New York, NY

Discover the secrets of podcasting at NYC Center for Media Education. Learn the technical skills needed for production, editing, and distribution, and start creating your podcast today. No prior experience is required.

(1) Beginner 18 and older
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$199

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Presentation Skills Demystified

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Public Speaking is high on the biggest fear list, but the road to improvement is surprisingly straightforward. In this 90 minute interactive session, you’ll learn the secrets that will allow you to turn your trauma into triumph the next time you’re in the spotlight. Takeaways Be more genuine and less robotic when you speak publicly Don’t let nerves get in the way of a killer pitch or presentation Identify your specific challenges and how...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

VitaminR’s VisionWorking: Storytelling for Social Media

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Storytelling for Social Media – Creating your Hero’s Journey Narrative The way you introduce yourself is the most powerful personal branding work that you can engage in any day. And it’s free! Uncover your “hero’s journey” narrative and the points of difference in your background that will matter to the media, to peers in your industry, and to your millions of potential followers online. ...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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Speak Masterfully @ 50 Broadway, New York, NY

During this 2-hour workshop, NYC actor and public speaking coach Sara Glancy will teach you how to apply the principles of acting and improv to your presentations so that you can take the stage with the confidence of a professional actor. (And all without picturing anyone in their underwear.) Here’s what you’ll learn... How to apply professional vocal technique while still sounding like YOU   The science behind what...

(3) All levels 18 and older
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Growing on Twitter: How to Build Communities

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Entrepreneurs, startups, marketers, growth hackers, and social media staff could all benefit from a better understanding of how to enhance their brand using Twitter. In this class, you’ll learn how to build a following on Twitter and find out the best practices for engaging your following. You’ll discover how to tap into Twitter’s social graph and gain insights into your competition, how to identify people by location and interests, and how...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Take Your Personal Essay From Promising to Publishable

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

If you love the personal essay, have been working on a piece and want to take it to the next level–and dream of seeing it in print or online–this hands-on master class with Self magazine editor Paula Derrow will help you get there. Personal essays are everywhere from the Styles section of The New York Times to your favorite blog to the Op Ed pages of your hometown paper. But what does it take to write a compelling, focused, personal essay that...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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$150

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Social Strategies, Analytics & ROI for Brands

General Assembly @ 902 Broadway, New York, NY

Anyone can tweet, but it takes real skill to optimize your brand’s social media presence to meet your goals. Learn best practices for leveraging Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube effectively, and the reporting tools to compare performance across channels. This class provides you with hands-on training to quickly set up the tools you’ll need to start measuring for success. Don’t let a meager 140 characters limit your reach. Takeaways:...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Advanced Storytelling Lab

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The Story Studio @ 18 W 18th St, New York, NY

Are you crafting your stories and need feedback and instruction to make them perfect? This concentrated lab is for storytellers with some previous experience. The session will be limited to a small group (6 people max) so that each teller will be able to perform both nights. Whether you wish to perfect a specific new story and tell an immediate revision the second night or receive feedback on two separate stories, this advanced lab is the perfect...

(67) Advanced 18 and older
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Uncovering & Amplifying your Offline Profile

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Course name: Uncovering & Amplifying your Offline Profile in an Online World In this 2-hour workshop, Christina Pantin interacts with the audience to reflect on, and reveal, professional strengths and define and distinguish their profiles. Using a journalist’s “nose for news”, and a corporate executive coach’s experience, she asks the critical questions that lead to crafting a set of personal messages, piecing together a narrative,...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

The Art of Conversation

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

What does it take to navigate small talk towards deeper, more significant topics? How do you gracefully exit from monotonous or unwanted conversations? How do you organically grow your professional network? In this workshop, we’ll explore the many ways to feel more confident engaging with strangers and forging deeper relationships with existing personal and professional contacts. We’ll delve into the dynamics of conversations of all varieties,...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Content Creation Crash Course

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

In this workshop, you'll learn how to create content for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Stories to convert your followers to readers, clients and brand evangelists.  We'll discuss the best ways to create content, what works and what doesn't, how to figure out what works for YOU by reviewing the free insights and analytics available to you on every platform and how to structure an editorial content calendar that allows you to automate...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Tell me about Yourself: Storytelling Hacks for Networking + Interviews Tell me about yourself: the four words that strike fear in any career-related conversation. And we all know the best way to make a point or inspire action in the workplace is by telling a compelling story. And as it relates to work, we'll often see that struggling to describe who we are and what they do leads to missed opportunities for advancement. So we're bringing together...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

How to Land Your Dream Job Using Linkedin

General Assembly @ 10 E 21st St, New York, NY

Create a LinkedIn Profile that Works for You How to land your dream job using Linkedin Are you making the best use of your LinkedIn profile? This workshop will teach you how to effectively leverage LinkedIn to attract recruiters, better network, and create long lasting business relationships that will help you grow your career. LinkedIn now has over 500 million members worldwide and is the leading professional site. Recent updates to LinkedIn...

(2637) All levels 18 and older

So You Want To Be In Academia?

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

This workshop is for journalists who want to teach on the side or transition to academia. Many journalists see a position at a university as a stable landing spot in this turbulent time of journalism.   Andrew Mendelson, associate dean of the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, will give provide you with a better understanding of the mysteries surrounding college teaching, both full-time and part-time.    After this workshop,...

(64) All levels 18 and older
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Yeah She Did: Stories About Women You Should Know

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

Join us for a most kickass kick-off to International Women’s Day as a lineup of extraordinary comedians, writers, and storytellers celebrate some of the greatest women the world has ever known (but that you might not!). Featuring: • Aparna Nancherla (Comedy Central, Bojack Horseman) • Keisha Zollar (The Opposition with Jordan Klepper) • Georgia Clark (Generation Women) • Nicole Silverberg (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) • Karen Chee...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Our House: A storytelling benefit for Swing Left

Caveat @ 21-A Clinton St, New York, NY

This is a storytelling show + fundraiser about taking power back—in our lives and in our government. Join us for a night of badass personal stories about reclaiming power, and hear from political organizers about ways to support the blue wave in the 2018 midterm elections. Featuring stories from: Danny Artese (Moth GrandSLAM Winner, “The Day I Should Have”) Dawn Fraser (TED@NYC, The Moth, “Barbershop Stories”) Lily Herman (Founder,...

(25) All levels 21 and older
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Magazine Fact-Checking

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Vet sources and fact-check quotes, photographs, headlines, and more. Enhance news content with this new technology Looking to sharpen your reporting skills? How do you know an article is truly true -- and what steps should you take to be absolutely sure you know what you think you know? Fact-checking is vital to journalism. This is especially true now that we're dealing with so-called "fake news" and "alternative facts." In this two-and-a-half-hour...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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Digital Self-Promotion for Journalists

Newmark Graduate School of Journalism @ 219 W 40th St, New York, NY

Personal websites, LinkedIn, social media … you know you should be building your personal brand online to showcase your work and boost your career. But if you've been procrastinating or don't know where to start, then this is the #judgementfree workshop for you! Digital marketing expert Sam Dolgin-Gardner will help you create a digital presence that makes it easy for readers, newsrooms and Google to find and appreciate your work. What to Bring...

(64) Beginner 18 and older
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VitaminR’s VisionWorking: Public Speaking for Visionary

New York Open Center @ 22 E 30th St, New York, NY

Full Course Name: VitaminR’s VisionWorking Series: Public Speaking for Visionaries Movements can be created with your words. Learn to inspire from your heart and convictions, transform your language around challenges, and be the one who inspires solution-oriented thinking. This fun workshop will include improvisation, storytelling, and personalized on-the-spot coaching. Practice speaking through fear and limiting beliefs, and find a warm-up approach...

(299) All levels 18 and older
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How to Organize and Edit Presentations

Talkpower Inc. @ 94 Orchard St, New York, NY

Do you become overwhelmed and confused when having to squeeze all of your information into a time frame? Do you spend days and nights working on and worrying about your presentation? Are your sales pitches lack-luster and boring.? Do you begin to ramble finding yourself repeating your points and objectives? Do you find yourself rushing to get your speech over with? Do you avoid participating at meetings? If you answered yes to any of the above,...

(24) All levels 15 and older
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$175
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