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Public Speaking Skills for Dummies - by Alyson Connolly (Paperback)

Public Speaking Skills for Dummies - by  Alyson Connolly (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right words together and deliver them in a way that makes your listeners pay attention--and feel glad they did"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>Project self-assurance when speaking--even if you don't feel confident!</b> </p> <p>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. <i>Public Speaking Skills For Dummies</i> introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>- Bring ideas to life through business storytelling<br />- Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise<br />- Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact<br />- Deal more effectively with awkward questions</p> <p>Get ready to win over hearts and minds --and deliver the talk of your life!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Engage your audience, right from your very first word</li> <li>Get your message across with greater clarity and impact</li> <li>Overcome the fear of public speaking</li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to love public speaking-- and your own voice</b> <p>Many of you face the idea of speaking in public with stark terror, right? Rejoice! This book will help you banish your fears for good. Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right words together and deliver them in a way that makes your listeners pay attention--and feel glad they did. <p><b>Inside...</b> <ul> <li>Deal with common vocal ills</li> <li>Read and engage your audience</li> <li>Craft the perfect speech</li> <li>Manage humor</li> <li>Train your voice</li> <li>Psych-up for speaking</li> <li>Face Q&As fearlessly</li> <li>Overcome stage fright</li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Alyson Connolly, BFA, MFA</b> is a voice and public speaking coach who specializes in painless public speaking and overcoming perfor- mance anxiety. She is also a keynote speaker, having been a performer her whole life, starting out as a child actor, and has been a teacher of drama and theater for the past 30 years. www.alysonconnolly.com

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