Author : Morris Mandel
Publisher : Jonathan David Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,26 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Anecdotes
ISBN : 9780824603892
Author specialises in collecting stories to intersperse in your text when making speeches.
Author : Katherine Preston
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 29,18 MB
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 145167659X
A fresh, engaging account of a young woman's journey, first to find a cure for a lifelong struggle with stuttering, and ultimately to embrace the voice that has defined her character. It offers a fresh perspective on the obsession with physical perfection.
Author : Scott Berkun
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,64 MB
Release : 2009-10-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1449389031
In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes. With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion -- as well as teaching, learning, and performance -- directly from a master of the trade. Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst -- and funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read.
Author : Carmine Gallo
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 12,61 MB
Release : 2014-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1466837276
Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and bestselling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED ? which stands for technology, entertainment, and design ? brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking. In his book, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives. The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in TALK LIKE TED are his own. His book is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC or its affiliates.
Author : Chris Anderson
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,47 MB
Release : 2018
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 9781472228062
'This is not just the most insightful book ever written on public speaking-it's also a brilliant, profound look at how to communicate' - Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALS In Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official TED guide to public speaking from the man who put TED talks on the world's stage. 'Nobody in the world better understands the art and science of public speaking than Chris Anderson. He is absolutely the best person to have written this book' Elizabeth Gilbert. Anderson shares his five key techniques to presentation success: Connection, Narration, Explanation, Persuasion and Revelation (plus the three to avoid). He also answers the most frequently asked questions about giving a talk, from 'What should I wear?' to 'How do I handle my nerves?'. Ted Talks is also full of presentation tips from such TED notable speakers as Sir Ken Robinson, Bill Gates, Mary Roach, Amy Cuddy, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Amanda Palmer, Matt Ridley and many more. This is a lively, fun read with great practical application from the man who knows what goes into a truly memorable speech. In Ted Talks Anderson pulls back the TED curtain for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare an exceptional presentation.
Author : William Herbert Brown
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 11,69 MB
Release : 1919
Category : Public speaking
ISBN :
Author : William Herbert Brown
Publisher :
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 21,70 MB
Release : 1916
Category : American wit and humor
ISBN :
Author : Eugene Moreau
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 2011-11-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1446615456
The book written for busy people with important things to say about their business. This is a practical, step by step book designed to help you talk about your business better. Eugene has over 30 years experience as a professional speaker and has worked with thousands of business people - helping them to talk about their business better.
Author : Frank Harrison Beckmann
Publisher :
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 15,82 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Oratory
ISBN :
Author : James W. Williams
Publisher : Alakai Publishing LLC
Page : 47 pages
File Size : 40,88 MB
Release : 2018-12-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
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