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Speaking in public can be fun – honestly!
Whatever the occasion, whatever the content, whatever the situation, this book will teach you everything you need to know to plan, prepare and deliver any speech or presentation and will give you the skills to deliver it with style, wit, charm and confidence.
Discover expert tips, tricks, tools and techniques that will help you build on skills and abilities you already have so you can stand up in front of any audience and really wow them.
Whether you’re looking for help in overcoming your fears and building your confidence, or whether you’re already quite good and want to polish your performance, this book will help you.
Anyone can learn to speak in public. This book will show you how even you can do it brilliantly.
About the author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Chapter 1 – It Starts With Authenticity
PART ONE – AWARENESS
The foundations of excellent speaking. Get rid of your speaking quirks and step into powerful expression.
Chapter 2 – Your Body
Chapter 3 – Your Voice
PART TWO – EMPATHY
Gain the respect of your audience by focusing on their needs.
Chapter 4 – Preparing with empathy
Chapter 5 – Managing the crowd
PART THREE – FRESHNESS
Create memorable public speaking experiences with creative content.
Chapter 6 – Wonderful Words and Vibrant Visuals
Chapter 7 – Ingenious Interactivity
PART FOUR – BALANCE
Develop structures that are powerful and aid your memory
Chapter 8 – The Balancing Act of Structure
PART FIVE - FEARLESSNESS
Battle through your comfort zone to become an expert
Chapter 9 – Understanding Fear
Chapter 10 – Tools For Developing Fearlessness
PART SIX - AUTHENTICITY
Chapter 11 – It Ends With Authenticity
The Road Ahead
Appendix 1 Public Speaking Ingredients List
Appendix 2 The Um Game
Appendix 3 Wonderful Words Bingo
Appendix 4 Design Your Stage Persona
Appendix 5 Further Resources