Speak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire and Persuade

By (author): "Dianna Booher"
Publish Date: November 1st 2002
Speak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire and Persuade
ISBN0071408053
ISBN130639785380252
AsinSpeak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire and Persuade
Original titleSpeak With Confidence : Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire and Persuade
How virtually anyone can be an effective public speaker and give powerful presentationsFrom nationally respected communications guru Dianna Booher, here is a complete program for business professionals who want to take their public speaking skills to a bold new level. Writing for sweaty-palmed beginners and seasoned execs alike, Booher delivers powerful, battle-tested strategies and tips guaranteed to transform even the most fainthearted presenter into a masterful communicator.In addition to a clear, systematic presentation of the basics that every public speaker must learn, she offers invaluable guidelines for experienced speakers who'd like to fine-tune their skills, as well as guidance on how to seamlessly integrate multimedia into a presentation. In Speak with Confidence!, readers will learn how to:Analyze audiences on the fly and adjust speeches accordinglyDevelop a high-impact style of deliveryAvoid most speech-planning pitfallsInvolve audiences and deflect distractionsCreate an executive presence