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A Complete Guide to Public Speaking

2009-05-29
A Complete Guide to Public Speaking

Author: Joseph A. Grippo

Publisher: Joseph Grippo

ISBN: 9781432734848

Category: Public speaking

Page: 55

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As William Hewlett, Co-founder of the Hewlett Packard Corporation said: "How can I trust someone to manage multi-million dollar projects if he or she can't manage a half-hour speech?" Effective presentations can change your buying habits, influence your vote, inspire and motivate but, they do not happen by chance. What is not well known is that public speaking is an art that can be learned. Regardless of your profession, e.g., business, science or engineering, government ... communicating in front of others is involved in most office jobs and more critical the higher up a person progresses. Thus, presentation skills are useful at all levels and in today's world are a necessity. In "A Complete Guide to Public Speaking" the steps for preparing and delivering an effective presentation, whether to a large audience, to your management, or even to your colleagues in a meeting, are described in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. Many topics are presented as: Factors to Consider Before Speech Preparation, Research on Message Retention, Winning Over an Audience, Opening & Closing Techniques, Developing Each Part of Your Speech, Taking the Terror Out of Speaking in Public, Pros & Cons of Various Visual Aids, Deadly Mistakes to Avoid and much more. Many vital speaking tips are also discussed regarding: the use of humor, awareness of your eyes / body as well as verbal language / gestures, avoiding "brain death" during your speech, strong words to use & weak words to avoid, speaking speed and pauses, handling hostile questions and audience members ... even clothing to wear. The author uses his extensive education, 35 years of management consulting and executive experience plus, research on public speaking to present a useful guide for public speaking in any arena.

A Complete Guide to Public Speaking 2nd Edition

2014-01-22
A Complete Guide to Public Speaking 2nd Edition

Author: Joe Grippo

Publisher: Joseph Grippo

ISBN: 9781478726609

Category: Computers

Page: 108

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This is the 2nd Edition of this book. The first, published in 2009, won a Readers Favorite Silver Medal for Non-Fiction. Since then many new software tools for enhancing presentation visual aids have been introduced and are discussed herein. Regardless of your profession, e.g., business, science, engineering or government, communicating in front of others is useful and becomes even more of a necessity as one progresses in an organization. Many topics are presented herein such as: Ancient human versions of Facebook and Twitter, the Evolution of Verbal & Written Communication, Factors to Consider Before Designing a Presentation, Winning Over an Audience, Opening & Closing Techniques, Developing Each Part of Your Speech, Taking the Terror out of Public Speaking, Deadly Mistakes to Avoid, Pros & Cons of Using Visual Aids, How to Avoid "Brain Death" When Speaking and much more. Many vital speaking tips are also presented such as: the use of humor; awareness of the role your eyes and gestures play; verbal & body language; strong words to use & weak words to avoid; speaking speed & pauses; strategies for handling hostile questions & audience members; "security blankets" to avoid and even tips for making a presentation to your boss and management. On-the-job presentations are emphasized such as those within corporations and other organizational entities, business and technical conferences, symposia and scientific poster sessions. The public speaking strategies and tips are described in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. The author uses his extensive education, 35 years of management consulting and executive management experience, as well as research on public speaking to present a useful guide for presentations in any setting. As William Hewlett, Co-founder of the Hewlett Packard Corporation said: "How can I trust someone to manage multi-million dollar projects if he or she can't manage a half-hour speech?"

The Complete Guide to Public Speaking

2003
The Complete Guide to Public Speaking

Author: Jeff Davidson

Publisher: Breathing Space Institute

ISBN: 9780471236078

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 336

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Renowned professional public speaker Davidson provides expert insight and professional advice on public speaking. This definitive guide covers every aspect from preparation and execution to inspiring the audience.

The Complete Guide to Speaking in Public

2008-12-03
The Complete Guide to Speaking in Public

Author: Sian Howells

Publisher: Sian Howells

ISBN: 1409237257

Category:

Page: 130

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Been asked to speak in public? Don't know where to start? Nervous? Here is the complete guide to speaking in public which offers advice on writing your speech, presenting it and tips for specific types of speeches e.g. best man or school presentations. It also includes advice on overcoming nerves, voice projection and preparation. An essential guide for anyone who has to stand up in public and speak.

The Ultimate Guide to Presentations and Public Speaking

2007-12
The Ultimate Guide to Presentations and Public Speaking

Author: Ricardo Black

Publisher: Ricardo Black

ISBN: 9780980247800

Category:

Page: 200

View: 413

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The most important skill that all successful people share is the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. And, study after study indicate that 85% of a persons success is directly linked to how well he or she can communicate. This book will provide the tools for anyone to develop clear and effective communication, so they can dramatically improve their chances of success.

The Complete Guide to Business School Presenting

2012
The Complete Guide to Business School Presenting

Author: Stanley K. Ridgley

Publisher: Anthem Press

ISBN: 9780857285140

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 277

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'The Complete Guide to Business School Presenting: What your professors don't tell you... What you absolutely must know' reveals the secret expectations harbored by business school professors when viewing presented material. Designed to offer a competitive advantage to anyone interested in a career in business, this award-winning guide offers a truly unique means of developing powerful presentation skills. It identifies seven verities of speaking that form the bedrock of superior presenting in the twenty-first century, and which imbue any speaker with power, energy and confidence: stance, voice, gesture, expression, movement, appearance and passion. These principles, when studied and applied, can form the foundation of a vast improvement, operating by correlating directly with the inherent values of corporate America.

The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings

2004-12-20
The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings

Author: Steve Berges

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

ISBN: 9780471684053

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 328

View: 274

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Whether you?re a first-time real estate investor or a seasoned professional, The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Apartment Buildings helps you map out your future, find apartment buildings at a fair price, finance purchases, and manage your properties. Now revised and expanded, this Second Edition includes tax planning advice, case studies of real acquisitions, and appendixes that add detail to the big picture. Plus, it includes a handy glossary of all the terms investors need to know, helpful sample forms that make paperwork quick and easy, and updated real estate forecasts. With this comprehensive guide at hand you?ll find profits easy to come by.