Millions of people spend their mornings with Robin Roberts, one of today’s most beloved broadcasters. Now the Emmy-winning “Good Morning America” co-anchor is sharing how she creates unforgettable moments through human connection. Learn how to communicate effectively, whether it’s in front of an audience, at work, or with those you love. Start embracing vulnerability, building resilience, and living life with optimism.
Overview
Syllabus
- Meet Your Instructor
- Emmy-winning “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts welcomes you to her class, where she will teach you about negotiating, effective public speaking, body language, and how to authentically connect with your audience.
- Make Your Mess Your Message
- Robin explains what “make your mess your message” means to her and how it can help you. She also tells deeply personal stories about her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
- Sharing and Embracing Vulnerability
- Robin believes that vulnerability is strength. With archival footage of some of her most raw moments on camera—including during Hurricane Katrina—Robin shows you the power of being vulnerable.
- Making an Authentic Connection
- Connection starts with a genuine interest in people. Robin shares how going back to the basics, including good manners, helps you connect with people.
- Public Speaking
- If you’re going to speak in public, Robin recommends that you know your audience, don’t rely on a script, and use some power poses.
- Interviewing for a Job
- Robin walks you through her strategies for getting the job you want, including bringing ideas, being sincere, and asking for advice.
- Communicating Your Value at Work
- How do you make the most out of your situation at work? Robin encourages you to know your worth, focus on standing out, find allies, and more.
- Behind-the-Scenes at Good Morning America
- Get an intimate look at the inner workings of “Good Morning America” as Robin shares a day on set.
- Communicating for Television
- Robin reveals her approach to communicating for TV, including focusing on storytelling, letting your authenticity shine, and choosing people over process.
- Interviewing People for TV
- Robin breaks down some of her most memorable interviews, including with Selma Blair, President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama.
- Living Life With Optimism and Resiliency
- Robin imparts some of her most poignant lessons about building optimism, how to change the way you feel, and how to enjoy the process.
Taught by
Robin Roberts