| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 324 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-312) and index. |
| Contents |
Identifying and Creating a Dynamite Speaking Topic -- A Bevy of Speech Topics -- Appealing to People's Emotions -- Why Do You Want to Speak? -- Researching Your Topic -- Tapping Your Hidden Strengths -- Dealing with Change: The All Pervasive Topic -- Meeting Types and Variations -- Developing and Enlivening Your Presentation -- Get Humorous or Get Going -- Presenting the Best of You -- The High-Content Presentation -- Body and Movement -- All about Visuals -- Developing Your Signature Story -- Making Your Story Even Better -- Pauses and Silences -- Marketing Your Speech and Speaking Capabilities -- The Client's Mind-Set -- Positioning Is the Best Marketing -- Making Measured Progress -- Getting Paid and Selling Your Services -- Developing a Dynamite One-Sheet -- Collecting and Using Kudo Letters -- I'm Ready for My Video, Mr. DeMille -- Preparing for and Negotiating Speaker Contracts -- What Meeting Planners Seek -- Preempt the Pack and Close the Deal -- What Goes into a Speaker Agreement? -- Variations on Product Sales -- Show Me the Money -- Groundwork -- Responsiveness and Balance -- The Diversity Factor -- Staying in Touch All the While -- Planning for Audience Involvement -- Preparing a Seamless Presentation -- Your Introduction Is Crucial -- Have a Great Trip -- Meeting Room Layouts -- Handling Speaker Challenges -- Captivating and Inspiring Your Audiences -- Pre-Speech Activities -- Open with a Flourish -- Audience Involvement -- Audience Responsiveness -- Reading (and Mis-Reading) Your Audience -- Traps and Tips. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Summary |
Comprehensive, practical, and accessible, The Complete Guide to Public Speaking serves all the needs of public speakers, from the seasoned pro to the greenest rookie. Whether you're trying to start a career as a professional speaker or improve your speaking skills to further your career or influence those around you, this straightforward guide will help you deliver dynamic, compelling, and convincing presentations. |
| Subject |
Public speaking.
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Public speaking.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Public Speaking.
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Public speaking. (OCoLC)fst01083064
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Davidson, Jeffrey P. Complete guide to public speaking. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2003 0471236071 (DLC) 2003266003 (OCoLC)52623849 |
| ISBN |
0471434221 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9780471434221 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Reader) |
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9781435631335 (electronic bk.) |
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1435631331 (electronic bk.) |
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9781605570297 (electronic bk. ; Adobe Digital Editions) |
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160557029X (electronic bk. ; Adobe Digital Editions) |
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