Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving speechwriters comes a comprehensive guide to writing and delivering your next great speech.
Few world leaders in the modern era are as revered for their communication skills as Barack Obama. But how does an ordinary person develop those skills, and find their voice? In Say It Well, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat reveals the tips and tricks he's learned from not only the 44th president, but also ordinary citizens standing up for their convictions and making a difference in their communities. Filled with inspirational stories and unparalleled expertise, Say It Well will equip you with:
- Inspiration for overcoming fear of public speaking
- Best practices for using Artificial Intelligence in speech preparation
- Effective ways to open a speech
- Framing techniques to make your arguments more persuasive
- A deeper understanding of how to motivate your audience to take action
- Tricks for polishing your speech for maximum memorableness
- The only way to end a speech
With wit and kindness, Szuplat reveals the public speaking secrets of the world's best speechwriters and includes never-before-heard insights from President Obama on public speaking. Whether you've never spoken in public before, or given a thousand speeches, this book will become your go-to resource for every speaking occasion.
Synopsis
In the first book of its kind, one of President Barack Obama's longest-serving speechwriters shares his advice--and never-before-heard insights about public speaking from Barack Obama--to teach you how to write and deliver great speeches.
Few world leaders in the modern era are as admired for their communication skills as Barack Obama. But how do the rest of us develop these skills and find our voice? In Say It Well, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat reveals the public speaking secrets of the world's greatest speakers and shares the tips and tricks he learned from the 44th president as well as people from all walks of life whose speeches have gone viral and inspired millions around the world.
Nonpartisan, warm, and witty, filled with unparalleled expertise and inspirational stories from different areas of life--as well as never-before-heard advice from President Obama on how to give a speech--this modern guide to public speaking covers every stage of the process, including:
Tips for overcoming fear when facing an audienceBest practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speechAttention-grabbing openings to pull in any audienceFraming techniques to make your arguments more persuasive Scientifically-proven was to inspire your audience to action and to create the change you wantTricks for editing, polishing, and practicing your words for maximum impactThe only way to end any great speech
Whether you've given a thousand speeches or getting ready to speak for the very first time, Say It Well shows you how to use your voice to make a difference in your business or community. It is your essential resource for any and every speaking occasion.