Confessions of a Public Speaker

2009-10-20 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : Scott Berkun
Release : 2009-10-20
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Rating : 701/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis Confessions of a Public Speaker by : Scott Berkun

Download or read book Confessions of a Public Speaker written by Scott Berkun. This book was released on 2009-10-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes. With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion -- as well as teaching, learning, and performance -- directly from a master of the trade. Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst -- and funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read.

Presentation Zen

2009-04-15 Business & Economics

Author : Garr Reynolds
Release : 2009-04-15
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 890/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book Presentation Zen written by Garr Reynolds. This book was released on 2009-04-15. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FOREWORD BY GUY KAWASAKI Presentation designer and internationally acclaimed communications expert Garr Reynolds, creator of the most popular Web site on presentation design and delivery on the Net — presentationzen.com — shares his experience in a provocative mix of illumination, inspiration, education, and guidance that will change the way you think about making presentations with PowerPoint or Keynote. Presentation Zen challenges the conventional wisdom of making "slide presentations" in today’s world and encourages you to think differently and more creatively about the preparation, design, and delivery of your presentations. Garr shares lessons and perspectives that draw upon practical advice from the fields of communication and business. Combining solid principles of design with the tenets of Zen simplicity, this book will help you along the path to simpler, more effective presentations.

The Media Training Bible

2012-11 Interviewing in mass media

Author : Brad Phillips
Release : 2012-11
Genre : Interviewing in mass media
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Book Rating : 004/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Media Training Bible written by Brad Phillips. This book was released on 2012-11. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivering an effective media interview today is more challenging than ever before. Today's media spokesperson must compete with shrinking audience attention spans, cope with social media overload, and confront sensationalized reporting. Given those challenges, how can you create positive messages that cut through the noise and motivate your audiences? How can you respond to difficult questions in a confident manner that increases your credibility? And how can you navigate your company through a media crisis so it becomes a mere blip instead of a reputation-destroying disaster? Brad Phillips, one of the world's top media trainers, will lead you through an engaging mix of 101 two-page lessons, three dozen real-life case studies, and several hands-on exercises. He will teach you how to become an effective media spokesperson, eliminate your fear, build your brand, and enhance your reputation. You will learn how to: -Master the ground rules for working with reporters -Create memorable media messages -Support your message with media-friendly stories, statistics, and sound bites -Deliver a winning interview -Answer tough questions -Adjust your approach for print, radio, television, and social media -Use positive body language that reinforces your message -Dress for television -Prepare for and manage a media crisis One of the most comprehensive and well-organized books ever published on the topic, The Media Training Bible will prepare you for today's media culture, in which a tweet can become newsworthy and a news interview can become tweet-worthy.

There's No Such Thing as Public Speaking

2007-01-02 Business & Economics

Author : Jeanette Henderson
Release : 2007-01-02
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 379/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis There's No Such Thing as Public Speaking by : Jeanette Henderson

Download or read book There's No Such Thing as Public Speaking written by Jeanette Henderson. This book was released on 2007-01-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two top public-speaking coaches offer fresh advice on giving effective speeches and presentations with the immediacy of a conversation. The best speeches don't sound like speeches, and the best speakers make listeners feel as though they are being addressed directly. The trick is to make every presentation as natural and direct as a one-on-one conversation. This expert but accessible guide reveals: - The six truths behind every conversation-and how to use them at the podium - The three steps to inspiring any audience - The seven secrets for using voice and body language - The seven tools every speaker uses or misuses Whether addressing a few colleagues or a packed auditorium, readers will find practical and simple techniques for inspiring every listener.

The Elements of Great Public Speaking

2016-02-17 Language Arts & Disciplines

Author : J. Lyman Macinnis
Release : 2016-02-17
Genre : Language Arts & Disciplines
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Book Rating : 749/5 ( reviews)

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Download or read book The Elements of Great Public Speaking written by J. Lyman Macinnis. This book was released on 2016-02-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great speakers aren't just born; they prepare and they practice. THE ELEMENTS OF GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING takes the fear out of taking the podium, distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion. Experienced businesspeople, nervous students, best men, and eulogists alike can benefit from the author's simple, direct, and tested advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright. Because there's no such thing as a boring topic‚Äîjust boring speakers‚ÄîELEMENTS shows how to look, sound, and act like someone worth listening to.Reviews‚ÄúThe go-to guide for anyone about to stand up and say something. . . A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or 500th.‚Äù ‚ÄîUSA Today

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