Lightning Lessons

Master Public Speaking

Hosted by Elena Luneva and Barron Ernst

Wed, Oct 29, 2025

4:00 PM UTC (45 minutes)

Virtual (Zoom)

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AI Powered Executive Communication
Elena Luneva
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What you'll learn

Structure Talks That Capture Attention

Craft audience-first presentations with one clear message, sharp flow, and a strong, memorable close.

Rehearse Smarter with AI Feedback

Use AI tools to pressure-test your talk, anticipate tough questions, and refine for clarity.

Deliver with Confidence and Connection

Project authority through voice and body language

Lead Future Conversations

Receive ongoing discussions on Executive leadership via complimentary subscriptions to Elena's and Barron's substacks

Why this topic matters

Executives are expected to represent their company with clarity, confidence, and credibility. Public speaking is a core leadership skill and a key differentiator for companies. This lesson builds your ability to influence, inspire, and connect so every audience sees you as a trusted voice of your company.

You'll learn from

Elena Luneva

Elena Luneva is a CPO, Advisor, 4000+ students

Former:

CPO / GM Braintrust

GM Nextdoor

CPO Nuna

VP Product, LiquidSpace

Sr. PM OpenTable

Sr. PM BlackRock


Taught thousands of executives through courses, executive coaching, corporate training, and at Reforge, FirstRound, Berkeley, Sidebar, Enrich, Supra, AI Collective, Industry, PLS

Barron Ernst

Public Speaking Champ, Product Executive & Growth Leader

Head of Product, Troon


Former:

VP Product & CMO, Figure (NYSE: FIGR)

VP Product, Snap (Zenly)

Director of Product, Booking.com

CPO, Showmax (Sky/Naspers)

Product Leader, One Kings Lane, IMVU, Naspers, Intuit


Barron has led product, growth, and marketing at global consumer and fintech companies across the US, Europe, and Africa. He’s scaled teams, built new revenue lines, and launched category-defining experiences for millions of users. Students learn from his hands-on experience as a public speaking champion and operational excellence transforming products and teams at every stage from startup to IPO.

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