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Desberg, Peter.

Title Speaking scared, sounding good : public speaking for the private person / Peter Desberg.

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Garden City Park, NY : Square One Publishers, ©2007.

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Location	Call No.	Status
University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location	808.51 D443S	Check Shelf

Description	284 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references (pages 276-278) and index.
Summary	"For millions, the idea of public speaking is terrifying -- actually ranking ahead of the fear of death. Speaking scared provides you with proven techniques that will enable you to make it through any speech, no matter how nervous you may be"--Back cover.
Contents	Introduction -- pt. I. Understanding your fear of public speaking -- 1. What really causes stage fright? -- 2. Identifying your fear-provoking thoughts -- 3. Evaluating your fear-provoking thoughts -- 4. Controlling your fear-provoking thoughts -- pt. II. Tools for reducing your fear-provoking thoughts -- 5. Setting goals -- 6. Learning to relax -- 7. Dealing with avoidance and procrastination -- 8. Improving your memory -- 9. Practicing for optimal performance -- pt. III. Broadening your presentation skills -- 10. Using the public speaker's toolbox -- 11. Creating the right impression -- 12. Using humor in public speaking -- 13. Interviewing successfully -- 14. Overcoming shyness -- Conclusion.
Subject	Public speaking.
	Public speaking -- Psychological aspects.
	Public speaking. (OCoLC)fst01083064
	Public speaking -- Psychological aspects. (OCoLC)fst01083072
ISBN	9780757002625 (pbk.)
	0757002625 (pbk.)

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