How to Be Brilliant at Public Speaking

Learn the six qualities of an inspiring speaker - step by step

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Pearson Education | e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9781292087962
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‘Engaging and easy to read, it’s like having Sarah as your own personal mentor’

Yang-May Ooi, bestselling author and TEDx speaker, StoryGuru.co.uk

 

‘There’s no such thing as a born speaker, there are only people who work out what they really care about, what they have to offer the world and follow the simple steps in this book’

Justine Simons OBE, Head of Culture for the Mayor of London

 

 It’s time to rip up the rule book and forget what you think you know about the perils of public speaking.

 

Whatever the occasion, subject or situation, and with the right advice, anyone can be an entertaining, interesting and inspiring public speaker – you just need to know how.

 

Using Sarah Lloyd-Hughes’ expert tips, tricks, tools and techniques you’ll quickly develop the six simple qualities necessary to banish your nerves, feel relaxed, connect with your audience and really wow them.

 

Whether you want to overcome your fears and take that first step, or if you’ve already had some practice and want to polish your performance, Sarah will help you build your confidence to deliver your next talk naturally and with style and sophistication.

 

Anyone can speak in public – even you. Here’s how to do it brilliantly.

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ISBN13:9781292087962
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback

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<p>About the author</p> <p>Acknowledgements</p> <p>The six qualities of an inspiring speaker</p> <p>1 It starts with authenticity</p> <p><strong>Part 1 Awareness </strong></p> <p>Choose to avoid falling down a hole in your public speaking performance.</p> <p>2 The causes of fear</p> <p>3 Finding safety in the body</p> <p>4 Expression in the body and voice</p> <p><strong>Part 2 Empathy</strong></p> <p>Gain the respect of your audience by focusing on their needs.</p> <p>5 Preparing with empathy</p> <p>6 Managing the crowd</p> <p><strong>Part 3 Balance</strong></p> <p>Understand which content makes the most powerful talk.</p> <p>7 Compelling content – lessons from TED</p> <p>8 Structure and the hero’s journey</p> <p><strong>Part 4 Freshness</strong></p> <p>Public speaking your audience will remember for ever.</p> <p>9 Wonderful words and vibrant visuals</p> <p>10 Ingenious interactivity</p> <p><strong>Part 5 Fearlessnes</strong></p> <p>Stepping boldly beyond your comfort zone to make your speaking sizzle.</p> <p>11 Going beyond fear</p> <p><strong>Part 6 Authenticity</strong></p> <p>Returning to the core of you that’s naturally inspiring.</p> <p>12 It ends with authenticity</p> <p>The road ahead</p> <p>Further resources</p> <p>References</p> <p>Index</p>

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