Master
Public Speaking
Become a confident speaker with an engaging presentation under the
mentorship of Michael Aagaard and deliver your talk at a CXL Webinar.
During this program you’ll learn how to:
- Create a solid structure and a strong storyline
- Design a beautiful and impactful slide deck
- Be a confident and engaging speaker
- Overcome stage fright and nerves
Closed – No longer accepting applicants.
If you would like to explore this 1:1. Reach out to Michael Aagaard directly.
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Present at a
CXL Webinar
After you’ve completed the mentorship program, we’d like to invite you to talk at a CXL Webinar. This gives you a goal to work towards and adds a bit of positive pressure to keep you motivated. It also gives you a reference point for pitching your talk to events and conferences.
Program overview
We will only accept six students. If you are interested, sign up below:
Everything you need to become
a world-class speaker
The program consists of 7 live sessions via Zoom that’ll be around 90 minutes each. It’ll be cohort-style, with six students and Michael on the calls. Each session will cover a specific topic and consist of a mix of students presenting their work, with Michael providing feedback, coaching, and teaching.
Important note: there will be “homework” for each session, meaning that you will have to set aside at least two hours (preferably more) between each session to fully prepare and get the most out of the mentorship program.
The CXL Webinars will take place after the program has been completed.
Program start date: 5 September 2024
Session 1: Topic and overall structure (5 September)
Students present their topic and main points and get a little feedback. After that I walk them through my framework for how to structure the talk.
Homework: work on the structure, create an outline, and flesh out the content. No slides yet!
Session 2: Storyline and intro/outro (12 September)
Students present their outlines and get feedback. I show them how to work on the storyline and content as well as how to craft the intro and close.
Homework: detailed outline with storyline points and what the main slides will be – but no actual slides yet.
Session 3: Slide design intro (26 September)
Students present their detailed outlines and get feedback. I show them the basics of slide design and guidelines and how to start creating slide decks.
Homework: build V1 slide deck.
Session 4: How to practice and rehearse (3 October)
Students present their V1 slide decks and get feedback. I give them tips and guidelines for how to practice their presentations.
Homework: practice presentations.
Session 5: First round of dry runs and stage presence and performance (10 October)
2 students present their full talk and get feedback. I talk about stage presence and performance. What to think of how to stay focussed on your presentation.
Session 6: Second round of dry runs and how to deal with nerves and stress (15 October)
2 students present their full talk and get feedback. I talk about how to deal with nerves and stage fright.
Session 7: Third round of dry runs and tips for how to learn and improve over time (24 October)
2 students present their full talk and get feedback. I talk about how to learn from performances and improve as a speaker over time.
Bonus: CXL Webinar Presentation
Implement what you have learned and present at a CXL webinar.
Meet your mentor:
Michael Aagaard
Michael Aagaard has been a keynote speaker for almost 17 years and has spoken at over 100 events in 15 countries. He is also a dedicated speaker coach and has helped 120+ speakers become the best version of themselves. Michael has been a CRO consultant since 2008 and is the instructor behind the LPO Course here on CXL. This combination makes him especially qualified to coach individuals from the CXL community.
Become a great public speaker
Frequently asked questions
Anyone who purchases a slot.
No, this mentorship program does not require an active CXL Subscription.
There are only six seats available.
The value comes through personal, dedicated attention.
Keeping the group small allows everyone to get enough attention.
$999.00 per slot