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Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience
Conquer your public speaking jitters and deliver a dynamite speech
Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvy tips will help you deliver a masterful presentation.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- "Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Speak with confidence
- Create spectacular visual aids
- Add power with body language
- Address international and virtual audiences
- Answer questions the right way
Synopsis
Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience
Conquer your public speaking jitters and deliver a dynamite speech
Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience.From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvy tips will help you deliver a masterful presentation.
The Dummies Way
- Explanations in plain English
- " Get in, get out" information
- Icons and other navigational aids
- Tear-out cheat sheet
- Top ten lists
- A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
- Speak with confidence
- Create spectacular visual aids
- Add power with body language
- Address international and virtual audiences
- Answer questions the right way
Synopsis
Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience
Conquer your public speaking jitters and deliver a dynamite speech
Anxious about public speaking? Have no fear! Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvy tips will help you deliver a masterful presentation.
The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun
Discover how to:
* Speak with confidence
* Create spectacular visual aids
* Add power with body language
* Address international and virtual audiences
* Answer questions the right way
About the Author
Malcolm Kushner is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication who has been profiled in a number of publications and appeared on CNN, NPR, and The Larry King Show.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started.
Chapter 1: Giving a Speech.
Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Speak.
Chapter 3: Making the Most of Research.
Chapter 4: Organizing Your Speech.
Part II: Preparing Your Speech.
Chapter 5: Body Building: Strengthening the Content of Your Speech.
Chapter 6: Getting Off on the Right Foot: Introductions.
Chapter 7: All’s Well That Ends Well: Conclusions.
Part III: Making Your Speech Sparkle.
Chapter 8: Making Sense of Your Speech.
Chapter 9: Getting the Words Right.
Chapter 10: Making Eye Contact Count: Visual Aids.
Part IV: Delivering Your Speech.
Chapter 11: Overcoming Stage Fright.
Chapter 12: Body