DescriptionAt some point, you'll need to speak publicly, whether you're giving a toast at your brother's wedding or making that important presentation at work. In this special program, Charles Osgood, news correspondent for CBS, demonstrates all you need to know in order to win your audience, deal with interruptions, overcome nervousness, and use humor.
DescriptionPerformers have been doing it for centuries. Now, for the first time, Robert Lowe, a pioneer in the field of improvisation, hands you the techniques you need to think on your feet and shows you how to apply these techniques in your workplace or classroom. This book gives you: The same techniques that improvisational actors use to increase their confidence; A method of using humor to establish a strong rapport with your audience, students, or participants; An effective way of using body language and voice for greater clarity and impact; Scores of field-tested worksheets, checklists, and group activities to help you incorporate improvisational thinking and speaking into your own presentation style. The business world may be changing at breakneck speed, but this ancient form of theatre is as effective as ever. Buy this book and put improvisation to work for you today!
DescriptionPeople fear public speaking more than any other situation. The reluctance to get up in front of an audience is often a major impediment to career advancement and personal development. However, this fear can be overcome. In this program, Caryl Rae Krannich, Ph.D., author of over 40 business and personal development books, reveals the secrets to become an effective speaker, including how to: check the speaking environment, prepare a dynamic introduction, establish instant credibility, project the proper enthusiasm, use visual aids effectively, time a speech correctly, close with power, and handle audience questions. These techniques form the steps any person can take to move from timid to confident, from confusing to intriguing, and from filing time to commanding an audience's attention in the quest to make an effective and memorable speech.
DescriptionLilyan Wilder is a communications expert who has worked with the world's most notable public figures, broadcast correspondents at ABC, CBS, NBC, and CNN, and many Fortune 500 companies. Her clients have included media icons Oprah Winfrey and Charlie Rose, former President George Bush, John Scully, and Katherine Graham. 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking will teach you how to cope with panic, avoidance, and the trauma of speaking as you give the gift of your convictions and experience your voice for the first time.
DescriptionIn today's fiercely competitive business world, the way you speak can be as important as the way you dress. Get an extra edge to advance your career with this step-by-step program, which builds on the natural qualities of your voice. Learn to add variety to your delivery, lose an accent, or overcome such common speaking problems as nasality or hoarseness. With his unique vocal workout approach, professional voice trainer Jeffrey Jacobi will help you to speak with strength and power - even over long periods of time.
DescriptionPublic speaking is one of the most intimidating and important aspects of many jobs. As a one-time speechwriter for President Johnson, and current president of the Motion Picture Association of America, Jack Valenti has written and delivered speeches in all kinds of settings. Originally published in 1982, Speaking Up with Confidence is an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to write and deliver a speech that people will listen to and remember.
