The Elements of Great Public Speaking: How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling

The Elements of Great Public Speaking: How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling
ISBN-10
0399578749
ISBN-13
9780399578748
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
2016-02-17
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Author
J. Lyman Macinnis

Description

Great speakers aren't just born; they prepare and they practice. THE ELEMENTS OF GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING takes the fear out of taking the podium, distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion. Experienced businesspeople, nervous students, best men, and eulogists alike can benefit from the author's simple, direct, and tested advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright. Because there's no such thing as a boring topic—just boring speakers—ELEMENTS shows how to look, sound, and act like someone worth listening to.Reviews“The go-to guide for anyone about to stand up and say something. . . A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or 500th.” —USA Today

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