How to Give a Speech

by Gary Genard

Overview

This is the expanded edition of Dr. Gary Genard’s classic public speaking handbook. How to Give a Speech. This handy guide features 101 easy-to-learn skills for successful presentations, speeches, pitches, lectures, and more.

Your ability to speak confidently and persuasively is your most valuable asset. With it, you can connect with people, share your ideas, and realize your dreams. Discover how to build your confidence and be at your best in meetings, conversations, and any time you speak for business.

Actor and speech coach Gary Genard can make anyone a more confident and dynamic communicator—and has been doing so worldwide for the past 20 years. You'll discover his step-by-step method for reducing anxiety, organizing your material, engaging people, and telling your story with style and substance.

How to Give a Speech will show you how to:

- Calm your nerves and boost your confidence.
- Connect with listeners and gain buy-in for your ideas.
- Develop and deliver more powerful messages.
- Use storytelling to make your data come to life.
- Create compelling openings and closings.
- Improve your clarity and conciseness.
- Deal with resistance and think on your feet.
- Master the art of speaking for leadership.
- And much more!

This second edition includes chapters on body language, presentation technology, acting techniques for public speaking, and presenting in the 21st century. More than ever, it’s the essential guide to great speaking for beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940165960925
Publisher:	Gary Genard
Publication date:	10/10/2022
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	461 KB

About the Author

Actor, author, and speech coach, Dr. Gary Genard is an expert in theater-based public speaking. He uses performance techniques to help executives, leadership teams, nonprofits, and governments worldwide develop stage presence to achieve true influence. He is the author of the best sellers How to Give a Speech and Fearless Speaking (named in 2019 as "One of the 100 Best Confidence Books of All Time"). His books also include Speaking Virtually and Speak for Leadership. His blog Speak for Success! covers topics ranging from leadership communication, overcoming stage fright, body language, voice improvement, and storytelling for maximum impact. Dr. Genard completed his acting training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and holds a Ph.D. in Theater from Tufts University in Massachusetts. He has served on the faculty at Harvard, Tufts, Boston College, Emerson College, and Simmons College.

For the ninth consecutive year in 2022, Dr. Genard has been named by Global Gurus as one of "The World's Top 30 Communication Professionals." His training program Speak at Your Best! has been named for the last three years as one of the Top 10 Communication Training Programs in the World. Dr. Genard has also been named as one of America's Top 5 Speech Coaches. He remains dedicated to inspiring people from all walks of life to discover the power of their own voice and reach their full potential as communicators.