Public speaking skills for dummies / by Alyson Connolly.
| Author/creator | Connolly, Alyson |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [2018] |
| Description | xiii, 364 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | --For dummies --For dummies. ^A417595 |
| Contents | Laying the groundwork. Getting started wtih public speaking ; Getting your brain in the game -- Diagnosing and treating common afflictions. Overcoming performance anxiety ; Curing common vocal problems ; Conquering imposter syndrome: you are who you think you are -- Preparing your speech and training yourself. Crafting a captivating speech ; Using visual aids ; Being funny (or trying to) ; Practicing your speech ; Becoming a vocal athlete -- Fine-tuning your delivery. Prepping your mind for public speaking ; Mastering the ABCs of articulation ; Good vibrations: resonance -- Enhancing your speech. Breath, tone, and pitch ; Getting body language into the act ; Ready, set, go! -- It's show time: plying your trade. Acing the interview ; Engaging in witty repartee ; If at first you don't succeed -- The part of tens. Ten (or so) tips for stage fright ; Ten ways to improve your delivery ; Ten tips for preparing to speak. |
| Abstract | Many of you face the idea of speaking in public with stark terror, right? Rejoice! This book will help you banish your fears for good. Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right workds together and deliver them in a way that makes your listeners pay attention--and feel glad they did.-- Publishers description. |
| General note | Learning made easy. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2018948345 |
| ISBN | 9781119335573 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1119335574 (paperback) |
| Stock number | John Wiley & Sons Inc, Customer Care Center / Consumer accounts 10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, USA, 46256 SAN 200-2272 |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |