Author: Ralph Hillman Publisher: Addison-Wesley Longman ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 228
Book Description
While important ideas are any speech's most vital requirement, they can be either given life by a skillful delivery or obscured by a poor delivery. Professional speaker and university professor Ralph Hillman offers a methodology for both beginning and advanced speakers to use their voice and body to enliven any speech. This concise text provides detailed information about, insight into, and suggestions for improving one aspect of the speaking process - the one that often has the biggest impact: delivery.
Author: Gary Genard Publisher: Cedar & Maitland Press ISBN: 9780979631405 Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 252
Book Description
If fear of public speaking is undermining your success, Fearless Speaking can change your life. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Gary Genard shares his proven method for transforming your self-doubt into confidence. His easy-to-use system will help you escape the negative thinking, physical symptoms, and avoidance behavior that are holding you back. This step-by-step, personalized approach features 50 exercises that will dramatically boost your comfort level and skill in as little as 12 days. From business presentations to contributing at meetings to persuasive speaking to wedding toasts, Fearless Speaking will help you put your anxiety into perspective, turn harmful self-talk into positive thinking, and acquire the skills to become a more dynamic speaker. You'll find techniques to dramatically reduce the physical and emotional aspects of stage fright while boosting your focus and presence. Actor and speech coach Dr. Genard shows you how to grow your confidence quickly with The Fearless Speaking System, a performance-based approach that has helped thousands worldwide. You'll learn how to understand your personal fears while discovering ways to create your own success. If you've been avoiding speaking opportunities, if you dread delivering speeches, or if you have a make-or-break presentation coming up, this is the book for you. It's a self-directed course for eliminating speaking fear forever that you can learn quickly, efficiently, and effectively. Dr. Genard's exercises, many of them directly from the world of the theater, help people from all walks of life deal with issues like establishing rapport with an audience, pacing your presentations, moving and activating listeners, and other critical challenges. Don't let fear of public speaking limit your success any longer. Read the book, practice the exercises . . . and start enjoying public speaking!
Author: Melody Daniel Publisher: Lulu.com ISBN: 1411654250 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 33
Book Description
Dynamic Presentation Skills is a simple, hands-on guide to developing your own unique presentation style. Designed to help the reader identify areas of opportunity and develop a personal action plan, this book creates an interactive learning experience that produces results. Retail Price $8.50 US. Also available as an Ebook .
Author: Dr. Ruth Livingston Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1503528855 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 222
Book Description
The text provides instruction on how to give different types of presentations and how to improve upon other communication skills including listening. Topics include harnessing the fear of public speaking, applying immediacy, storytelling, motivating others, listening actively, interviewing successfully, lecturing and conducting workshops effectively, speaking off the cuff, selling yourself and your business, and presenting for special occasions. Aristotles Canons of Rhetoric are also discussed as a foundation to organizing and delivering dynamic presentations. The book is ideal as a text for an Advanced Public Speaking course.
Author: Ruth Livingston Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1453508015 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 203
Book Description
The text provides instruction on how to give different types of presentations and how to improve upon other communication skills including listening. Topics throughout the book include harnessing the fear of public speaking, motivating others, applying immediacy, listening actively, lecturing effectively, speaking off the cuff, and selling yourself and your business.
Author: Ashley Letchaw Publisher: ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 60
Book Description
If you suffer from panic attacks due to public speaking, you know how devastating such attacks can be. Despite the best efforts at cognitive restructuring, you can't think your way out of such a predicament. The 7 instantly actionable steps cut through the Smalltalk, offering you essential tips and tasks to achieve confident, dynamic, and panic-free public speaking skills. Step 1: Assess your starting point & Set your goal Step 2: Prepare your speech Step 3: Warm-Ups Step 4: Discover areas to improve Step 5: Delivery techniques - Vocal Step 6: Delivery techniques - Physical Step 7: Dealing with nerves
Author: Patrick Barry Publisher: ISBN: 9781607856764 Category : Languages : en Pages : 174
Book Description
Suppose you were good with words. Suppose when you decided to speak, the message you delivered--and the way you delivered it--successfully connected with your intended audience. What would that mean for your career prospects? What would that mean for your comfort level in social situations? And perhaps most importantly, what would that mean for your satisfaction with the personal relationships you value the most? This book is designed to help you find out. Based on an award-winning course and workshop series at the University of Michigan taken by students training to enter a wide range of fields--law, business, medicine, social work, public policy, design, engineering, and many more--it removes the guesswork from figuring out how to communicate clearly and compellingly. All of us have ideas that are worth sharing. Why not learn how to convey yours in a way that people will appreciate, enjoy, and remember?
Author: Alyson Connolly Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119335574 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 386
Book Description
Project self-assurance when speaking—even if you don't feel confident! When you speak in public, your reputation is at stake. Whether you're speaking at a conference, pitching for new business, or presenting to your Executive Board, the ability to connect with, influence, and inspire your audience is a critically important skill. Public Speaking Skills For Dummies introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word. In this book, champion of public speaking Alyson Connolly takes you step by step through the process of conceiving, crafting, and delivering a high-impact presentation. You’ll discover how to overcome your nerves, engage your audience, and convey gravitas—all while getting your message across clearly and concisely. • Bring ideas to life through business storytelling • Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise • Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact • Deal more effectively with awkward questions Get ready to win over hearts and minds —and deliver the talk of your life!
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