Public Speaking Skills For Dummies

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.
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ISBN: 9781119335573
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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!

Table of contents

Introduction 1 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