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!
Table of contents
- Cover
- Introduction
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Part 1: Laying the Groundwork
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Public Speaking
- Dealing with Issues That Stand in Your Way
- Improving Your Body Language
- Adjusting Your Pace
- Supporting Your Breath
- Boosting Confidence through Preparation and Training
- Honing Your Delivery
- Dealing with the Audience
- Excelling in Interviews
- Mastering the Fine Art of Conversation
- Dropping the Ball and Still Managing to Score
- Wearing Clothes That Spell Success
- Chapter 2: Getting Your Brain in the Game
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Public Speaking
- Part 2: Diagnosing and Treating Common Afflictions
- Part 3: Preparing Your Speech and Training Yourself
- Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Delivery
- Part 5: Enhancing Your Speech
- Part 6: It’s Show Time: Plying Your Trade
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Part 7: The Part of Tens
- Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Tips for Stage Fright
- Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Delivery
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Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Preparing to Speak
- Warm Up Your Body and Your Voice
- Adopt a Power Pose for at Least Two Minutes
- Practice Your Speech While Doing an Unrelated Task
- Eat Healthy, Drink Water
- Visualize a Successful Presentation
- Recite Your Speech Dressed in Your Presentation Clothes
- Arrange Your Notes and Visuals
- Bring Water
- Arrive Early
- Introduce Yourself
- About the Author
- Advertisement Page
- Connect with Dummies
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Public Speaking Skills For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: August 2018
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119335573
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