Public Speaking Skills For Dummies
1. Edition September 2018
384 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Project self-assurance when speaking--even if you don't feel confident!
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. Public Speaking Skills For Dummies introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word.
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.
* Bring ideas to life through business storytelling
* Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise
* Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact
* Deal more effectively with awkward questions
Get ready to win over hearts and minds --and deliver the talk of your life!
Part 1: Laying the Groundwork 7
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Public Speaking 9
Chapter 2: Getting Your Brain in the Game 29
Part 2: Diagnosing and Treating Common Afflictions 41
Chapter 3: Overcoming Performance Anxiety 43
Chapter 4: Curing Common Vocal Problems 57
Chapter 5: Conquering Impostor Syndrome: You Are Who You Think You Are 73
Part 3: Preparing Your Speech and Training Yourself 83
Chapter 6: Crafting a Captivating Speech 85
Chapter 7: Using Visual Aids 107
Chapter 8: Being Funny (or Trying To) 123
Chapter 9: Practicing Your Speech 139
Chapter 10: Becoming a Vocal Athlete 159
Part 4: Fine-Tuning Your Delivery 171
Chapter 11: Prepping Your Mind for Public Speaking 173
Chapter 12: Mastering the ABCs of Articulation 191
Chapter 13: Good Vibrations: Resonance 207
Part 5: Enhancing Your Speech 221
Chapter 14: Breath, Tone, and Pitch 223
Chapter 15: Getting Body Language into the Act 237
Chapter 16: Ready, Set, Go! 259
Part 6: It's Show Time: Plying Your Trade 273
Chapter 17: Acing the Interview 275
Chapter 18: Engaging in Witty Repartee 295
Chapter 19: If at First You Don't Succeed 307
Part 7: The Part of Tens 319
Chapter 20: Ten (or So) Tips for Stage Fright 321
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Delivery 331
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Preparing to Speak 341
Index 349