Kategoria BISAC: Language Arts & Disciplines >> Public Speaking & Speech Writing

Don't let the cat get YOUR tongue
Confident communication in speeches and presentations can propel you to success at your job or in your business.
In this book you will discover how to: MANAGE the fear of public speaking Melt the "plastic person" and become AUTHENTIC Learn how to PRACTICE your speech without having to memorize it all Transform your IDEAS into speeches quickly Discover powerful speech STRUCTURES Learn time-tested RHETORICAL DEVICES to create memorable phrases "Find the Funny" and effectively use HUMOR Develop DYNAMIC Openings and closings Create engaging STORIES...

In this portable, brief, and lucid guide to presenting, Wyeth counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he gives you vivid stories and rubber-meets-the-road advice. And he does more than simply ease your dread; he inspires you with historical accounts and incisive observations on the power and purpose of speaking well. From advice on the pitch and pace of your speaking voice to admonishments against squirrel-paw hands and data-crammed PowerPoint slides, Wyeth's pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up...

With more than 65,000 copies sold in two editions and recommended by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report, this newly updated how to guide offers sound advice on every aspect of researching, writing, and delivering an effective speech. Filled with anecdotes, tips, examples, and practical advice, this accessible guide makes one of the most daunting tasks manageable-and even fun.

Speaking coach Joan Detz covers everything from the basics to the finer points of writing and delivering a speech with persuasion, style, and humor.

Topics include:

- Assessing your...

Speak up and succeed.

"Fear of snakes makes sense. After all, snakes bite On the other hand, fear of public speaking is worth overcoming. This book is an excellent place to start."-Seth Godin, bestselling author of Purple Cow and Free Prize Inside

"Your ability to speak confidently on your feet will impress more people and open more doors than you can imagine. The Confident Speaker shows you how."-Brian Tracy, bestselling author of The Psychology of Selling

"Eureka This book is exactly what every beginning speaker needs."-Dottie...

Take the mystery out of effective, fear-free public speaking

This latest book in the Demystified series takes the confusion out of preparing for and delivering speeches and presentations. Public Speaking and Presentations Demystified walks you step-by-step through the fundamentals of the subject and provides you with techniques for effective speaking, avoiding common errors, and overcoming stage fright. With these skills, you will feel confident in business and social situations when you find yourself in the spotlight.

"I was able to learn an incredible amount about my voice and about how to have great impact with more pleasure and less pain." -- Tony Robbins, New York Times bestselling author of Awaken the Giant Within

Achieving Vocal Power is about making a strong impact on others on all three levels of communication--words, tone of voice, and body language--simultaneously. It means finding and developing an authentic voice that is true to who you are as a unique individual.

In Vocal Power, Arthur Samuel Joseph--a top voice consultant and communication strategist to...

Oracy is a subject currently undergoing examination, due to the emphasis placed upon it by the National Curriculum. With an emphasis on practice, but embracing the major theoretical issues involved, this book contains numerous exercises, examining the issues surrounding oracy in schools. It describes the many ways in which teachers can encourage pupils to talk, using picture books, media-based discussions and English as a second language.

Pros and Cons: A Debaters Handbook offers a unique and invaluable guide to the arguments both for and against over 140 current controversies and global issues. Since it was first published in 1896 the handbook has been regularly updated and this nineteenth edition includes new entries on topics such as the right to possess nuclear weapons, the bailing out of failing industries, the protection of indigenous languages and the torture of suspected terrorists.

Equal coverage is given to both sides of each debate in a dual column format which allows for easy comparison. Each...

Be memorable.

Whether you like it or loathe it, public speaking is something many of us have to do. Be it presentations to colleagues or speeches to a room full of near strangers, we all want to shine...or at least get through it with our dignity intact. Luckily Philip Collins, former Chief Speech Writer to Tony Blair, knows exactly what's needed to give a storming speech.

The secret, according to Philip, is content. Too many of us focus on how we're presenting, and don't spend enough time thinking about what we're presenting. The secret to memorable,...

-Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language.

Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang,...