The Elements of Great Public Speaking: How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling“A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it’s your first or 500th.”—USA Today “A must-read guide to delivering a memorable speech and leaving the audience wanting more.”—Hon. Frank McKenna, former Canadian ambassador to the United States 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, 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—The Elements of Great Public Speaking shows how to look, sound, and act like someone worth listening to. “A great book that really does set forth how to deliver high-energy presentations.”—Mark M. Maraia, author of Rainmaking Made Simple: What Every Professional Must Know |
Contents
Talk lsnt Cheap | 1 |
cumin 1 The Right Topic | 6 |
cumin 2 Managing Fear | 12 |
cumin 3 What Where When and to Whom | 19 |
cumin 4 Before You Begin to Write the Speech | 25 |
cumin 5 Writing the Speech | 37 |
cumin s Visual Aids | 61 |
cumin 1 Rehearse Rehearse Rehearse | 68 |
cumin 11 Impromptu Speaking | 104 |
CHAPTER 12 Introducing and Thanking a Speaker | 108 |
CHAPTER 1s Acting as a Master of Ceremonies | 114 |
cnnmn 14 Presenting and Accepting an Award | 120 |
CHAPTER 15 Delivering a Eulogy | 125 |
CHAPTER 1s Proposing a Toast | 128 |
CHAPTER 11 Chairing a Meeting | 132 |
CHAPTER18 Becoming a More Interesting Speaker | 135 |
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The Elements of Great Public Speaking: How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling J. Lyman Macinnis No preview available - 2006 |
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