The speaker's coach : 60 secrets to make your talk, speech or presentation amazing

By Shaw, Graham, author · Published by Harlow : Pearson · 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z · Language: eng · 871 views
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When you see an outstanding in a talk, speech o presentation, the speaker makes it look easy. However, it does not just happend by magic and is the result of thorough preparation and practice. It is a myth that "you can either do it or yo cannot" and the fact is that these skills can be learnt. Howerver, mucho of what a great speaker does to be successful is not obvious to the audience, and nor should it be. The techniques of presenting should be invisible to the audience because they are absorbed in the content. xxi, 247 pages : 20 cm Does the idea of public speaking leave you in a cold sweat? The Speaker's Coach is the answer to all your worries. Whether you've got a talk, speech or presentation to do, this book will give you the confidence to do it with style. With 66 short sections learning how to communicate will be easy. You can read the night before, the morning of, or just before your talk to help you prepare, perform and speak confidently in no time. Written by a leading presentation expert whose own TED talk has been viewed over 23 million times, Graham Shaw knows the answers to all the essential questions that you might have so you can: Overcome your nerves, rehearse and polish your performance Plan engaging talks that boost your personal presence and impact Talk with authority, confidence and impact Handle awkward questions calmly and finish on a high Learn from experience to make future talks even better Make public speaking look effortless with the help of The Speaker's Coach. Happy Reading, please do share your thoughts with us Includes index Part 1: Preparing -- 1. Think of it this way -- 2. What is the plan? -- 3. A visual paints a 1000 words -- 4. Add a little sparkle and drama -- Part 2: Practising -- 5. It is OK to be nervous -- Part 3: Performing -- 6. What to say and how you say it -- 7. What to do and how to do it -- 8. How to ask and answer questions and finish

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