How To Be an Effective Speaker / Edition 1

by Cristina Stuart, Christina Stuart

Overview

This is an indispensable guide to the preparation, presentation and practice of speaking in front of groups small and large.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780844232805
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	01/11/1990
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.67(d)

About the Author

McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

Table of Contents

	Preface	ix
	Is this book for you?	xiii
1	Listening: the first step to speaking	1
2	Preparation and planning	7
3	Building an impressive body	23
4	Writing a talk	39
5	Delivery methods and systems	48
6	Body language	58
7	Learning to cope with nerves	72
8	Finding your voice	80
9	Practicing and rehearsing	92
10	Visiting the site	99
11	Relaxation exercises	107
12	Understanding your audience	111
13	Questions and answers	124
14	Making and using visual aids	135
15	Humor and wit	171
16	Writing a script to be read	179
17	Hints on reading a script	183
18	Persuading, convincing and selling	191
19	Meeting the media	206
20	Final thoughts	228
	Index	231