{"product_id":"speak-up-stand-out-alan-barker-9781398626331","title":"Speak Up, Stand Out: Find Your Voice at Work","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you've just entered the workforce, it can be difficult to know how and when to express yourself in conversation.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeing in a professional situation for the first time can be an intimidating experience, and yet you'll be keen to make your points and share your perspectives and ideas. \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpeak Up, Stand Out\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e aims to show you how to do exactly this. It considers the anatomy of a voice, the different modes of influence, thinking on the spot and how to speak up in meetings. There is also an extended consideration of the different components of making a presentation (managing yourself, managing the material, and managing the audience). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've just started your career, gaining the confidence to express yourself with clarity and gravitas will be one of your keys to success; this book shows you how. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYou don't have to have it all figured out.\u003cb\u003e Work in Progress \u003c\/b\u003eis a series for anyone building confidence at work, whether you're stepping into a new role, switching paths or figuring things out as you go. These books help you build essential skills like speaking up, navigating setbacks and working with mentors, all without the pressure. Straightforward and practical, they make sense of the things no one teaches you, like what \"professional\" actually looks like. No jargon. Just real advice to help you grow with confidence, at your own pace. Because learning how to work is part of the job.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alan Barker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1398626333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781398626331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kogan Page\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Alan Barker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48437519417599,"sku":"9781398626331","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1787ff1a-42b9-4cff-8199-ebc00cb04914.jpg?v=1777162368","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/speak-up-stand-out-alan-barker-9781398626331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}