1. Edition - May 1999
23.90 Euro
1999. XII, 228 Pages, Softcover
ISBN-10: 0-471-32159-1
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-32159-0 - John Wiley & Sons






Sample Chapter

Short description
Lilyan Wilder is a top communications consultant whose client list is a veritable who's-who in the entertainment, political, and business realms-Oprah Winfrey, Maria Shriver, Charlie Rose, and Katherine Graham are just a few of her clients. In 7 Steps to Fearless Speaking, Wilder lays out her blueprint for successful public speaking. These straightforward steps teach people in all types of careers and lifestyles to improve their oral communications skills by learning to focus on the voice as an instrument, structure ideas, start dialogues with audiences, use props, and more. The book includes examples and anecdotes from Wilder's own work, and a number of exercises to help the reader implement the ideas set forth. In addition to the 7-step program, Wilder also includes two "kits"-the "Emergency Kit" and the "First-Aid Kit"-to help readers who either have to do a speech with no time to prepare, or provide off-the-cuff comments.

From the contents
The Five Fears.

Let's Get Started.

Step One: Experience Your Voice.

Step Two: Get a Response and Structure Your Thoughts.

Step Three: Establish a Dialogue.

Step Four: Tap Your Creativity.

Step Five: Learn to Persuade.

Step Six: Achieve Your Higher Objective.

Step Seven: Give the Gift of Your Conviction.

The Seven Steps in Action.

Special Situations.

The First Aid Kit and the Emergency Kit.

Be a Fearless Speaker Every Day.

Appendices.

Selected Readings.

Acknowledgments.

Index.