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Being a great public speaker can put you on the pathway to success, whether you're looking to teach, inform, persuade, or defend an idea. Yet many of us live in fear of public speaking. We experience stage fright or believe that speeches are best left to those with more intuitive talent. But nothing could be further from the truth. As you'll learn in these 12 invaluable lectures, all it takes is confidence, practice, and the knowledge of techniques
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"When Brayden talks, his words get caught in his mouth. He has bumpy speech--and that's okay! Sometimes, though, he doesn't feel anyone really understands what it feels like to be a person who stutters. Then Brayden meets Joe Biden, who knows exactly how he feels and inspires him to be more confident. But when Mr. Biden asks Brayden to give a big speech in front of the whole nation, will Brayden be brave enough to speak up and speak out? Brayden Speaks...
84) Funny business
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When Frannie and her mother accompany her father on a business trip to Florida, Frannie would rather help him at the conference hotel than go with her mother to Princessland theme park.
85) How to speak boy
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"Quinn and Grayson have been fierce speech and debate rivals for years. They can't stand one another, either in competition or in real life. But when their AP Government teacher returns their school assignments to the wrong cubbies, they begin exchanging anonymous notes without knowing who the other one is. Despite their differences, the two come together through their letters and find themselves unknowingly falling for the competition. Before the...
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One of the skills employers want most in new hires is the ability to speak well. Public speaking can not only advance a person in almost any career but can also help an individual do better in school as well. Following the English Language Arts standards for Speaking and Listening, this book teaches readers why public speaking can be such an effective tool, how to craft a powerful speech, and how to overcome one of the most common problems people...
87) Wind chill
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While participating in a forensics contest, twins Ashley and Bryce investigate not only the disappearance of a college student but also behind-the-scenes dirty tricks during the public speaking competition.
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In the world of sports, players and coaches experience heartbreaking losses and pulse-pounding victories. They share their emotions, insights, wisdom, and wit through speeches. Some of these sports speeches have stood the test of time. They've been replayed, memorized, and cut into tiny snippets for the internet. These inspirational stories and speeches are celebrated in this full-color book that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and...
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"Women who want to move forward in their careers must speak up and make clear they are confident, credible leaders, and Taking the Stage offers women--no matter their age, rank, or profession--a complete guide for communicating with courage and confidence. Based on a program that has been delivered with rave reviews to over 100,000 women worldwide, Judith Humphrey provides a step-by-step guide to show female leaders how to take the stage with a powerful...
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"The communication and leadership secrets of Jeff Bezos and how to master them, from the bestselling author of Talk Like Ted. Jeff Bezos is a dreamer who turned a bold idea into the world's most influential company, a brand that likely touches your life every day. As a student of leadership and communication, he learned to elevate the way Amazonians write, collaborate, innovate, pitch, and present. He created a scalable model that grew from a small...
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Imagine a public speaking guide that clearly explains what works...and what does not. In Presentation Excellence, veteran public speaker, presenter, and trainer, Carlton C. Casler, shares 30+ years of experience with speakers of all levels. Unlike so many how-to books designed only to inspire, this book stands alone as a practical, user-friendly guide that offers precise instructions on what to do before, during, and after the presentation. This book...
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Mírate al espejo, observa quién eres, el tono de tu voz, de tu estilo personal. ¿Qué impacto provocas? ¿Lo que dices y cómo lo dices es lo que deseas? ¿Cómo te defines a ti mismo? ¿Te piensas bien? ¿Te piensas en algún momento?
El método Sin Vergüenza es el sistema de entrenamiento para visualizarte: tu voz, tu cuerpo, tu mensaje, tu vestimenta, tu forma de andar o de moverte en un escenario multitudinario o reducido.
Es el método para...
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You don't have to be a professional public speaker to make an effective speech in public. Using this book as a guide, you can learn the simple, proven techniques for effective speechmaking, whether you are the president of a large corporation or the chairperson of a small club.
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The man in the suit...
...is about to call you to the stage.
Are your palms sweating?
Public speaking causes anxiety in 75% of the population. Does your career depend upon mastery of this fear? Whether it's giving a report to a handful of co-workers in a conference room or an auditorium full of your peers, this book can help you get over the nerves.
Conquering that internal struggle is the focus of this book. It will teach you to be comfortable...
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A step-by-step guide for acquiring confident speaking skills, Delivering Powerful Speeches provides the key to delivering a dazzling speech everytime. Readers will learn the techniques to express their ideas with authority, develop leadership and communicate with charisma. Filled with easy steps, charts and exercises to achieve speaking success, this book will eliminate the barriers that inhibit self-expression. The six parts of this book will lead...
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A few well chosen words shared makes any occasion special. If you have plans to say a speech or have been asked to say a few words at a birthday party, naming day or christening, this is the book for you. With 7 Ready to Use Speeches that Honour Life's Occasions: Birthdays and Christenings, you can simply add personal touches, practise, speak well then enjoy the audience's applause, as well as the cake.
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This book will teach you how to become a lively, successful, and charismatic public speaker. Here you will find a fresh and entertaining explanation of virtually every aspect of public speaking: how to overcome stage fright, making eye contact, working on the voice, using pauses, questions, and gestures, avoiding parasitic words, how to face the public, acting skills, debating, storytelling, making conversation, reading aloud, proposing toasts, and...
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This 15-chapter book will help you conquer your fear of public speaking and get yourself good and ready for that upcoming presentation. Overcoming anxiety and delivering a comfortable speech, really all comes down to proper preparation, and just a little practice. Follow the public speaking tips in this short course to lose the stage fright and actually enjoy yourself. Topics include:
• How to physically control fear with your body
• The proper...
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Whether you are a university professor, researcher at a think tank, graduate student, or analyst at a private firm, chances are that at some point you have presented your work in front of an audience. Most of us approach this task by converting a written document into slides, but the result is often a text-heavy presentation saddled with bullet points, stock images, and graphs too complex for an audience to decipher--much less understand. Presenting...
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This 15-chapter book will help you conquer your fear of public speaking and get yourself good and ready for that upcoming presentation. Overcoming anxiety and delivering a comfortable speech, really all comes down to proper preparation, and just a little practice. Follow the public speaking tips in this short course to lose the stage fright and actually enjoy yourself. Topics include:
• How to physically control fear with your body
• The proper...
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