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Doug Staneart

Doug Staneart is the CEO of The Leader's Institute. LLC and founder of the Fearless Presentations class. He is author of Fearless Presentations, Mastering Presentations, and 28 Ways to Influence People.

Public Speaking Class in Columbus, OH
Students in Columbus Learned to be Clear and Concise Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

Participants in the Columbus, Ohio Fearless Presentations ® class learned the value and effectiveness of being clear and concise when speaking in front of a group.  Many people feel like they need to share everything they know about the topic they are speaking on. However, all they need to do is say just enough to…

2012 February Los Angeles Public Speaking Class
2012 February Los Angeles Public Speaking Class Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

In February, Los Angeles hosted a Fearless Presentations ® class. We had six people who embarked on a journey to transform their public speaking skills. Of course, since the class was in February, love was in the air — just not the love of public speaking. Our office in Los Angeles is in downtown on…

Feb 2012 Fearless Presentations Workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana
Feb 2012 Fearless Presentations Workshop in Indianapolis, Indiana Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

The Super Bowl wasn’t the only important event in Indianapolis, Indiana last week. The Leaders Institute ® held another Public Speaking Workshop right after the historic game. The people attending the workshop realized that they had a lot in common with the football players. They learned that it takes practice to be great at anything…

Atlanta Fearless Presentations Class Learns How to Handle Adversarial Questions
The Atlanta Fearless Presentations ® Class Learns How to Handle Adversarial Questions Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

In Atlanta, Georgia, participants of the Fearless Presentations public speaking class discovered effective strategies for handling challenging questions. Occasionally, someone may deliberately attempt to trip you up during a presentation by asking a question intended to make you look bad or undermine your knowledge. Such situations contribute to the fear of public speaking and presenting….

January 23 Public Speaking Class in Detroit Michigan
Participants in the Detroit Fearless Presentations Public Speaking Class Learn about the Importance of Making Good Eye Contact Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

Participants of the Detroit Fearless Presentations ® Public Speaking Class discovered the importance of making good eye contact and smiling at the audience. Many individuals who feel nervous while speaking in public often struggle with maintaining eye contact. However, this is a significant mistake for any public speaker. Establishing good eye contact is crucial for…

Fearless Presentations class in Phoenix, Arizona Jan 2012
Participants in the Fearless Presentations Class in Phoenix, Arizona Eliminate Fear of Public Speaking Past Fearless Presentations ® Classes

In Phoenix, Arizona, participants of the Fearless Presentations® class experienced a remarkable boost in their public speaking abilities. Many of the group struggled with a fear of speaking in front of others. So they joined the Phoenix public speaking workshop to fix this! Unlike traditional lecture-based classes, Fearless Presentations® took a dynamic approach. Participants actively…