Speak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire and Persuade (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780071408059)

How virtually anyone can be an effective public speaker and give powerful presentations

From nationally respected communications guru Dianna Booher, here is a complete program for business professionals who want to take their public speaking skills to a bold new level. Writing for sweaty-palmed beginners and seasoned execs alike, Booher delivers powerful, battle-tested strategies and tips guaranteed to transform even the most fainthearted presenter into a masterful communicator.

In addition to a clear, systematic presentation of the basics that every public speaker must learn, she offers invaluable guidelines for experienced speakers who'd like to fine-tune their skills, as well as guidance on how to seamlessly integrate multimedia into a presentation. In Speak with Confidence!, readers will learn how to:

• Analyze audiences on the fly and adjust speeches accordingly
• Develop a high-impact style of delivery
• Avoid most speech-planning pitfalls
• Involve audiences and deflect distractions
• Create an executive presence
  
  Author: Dianna Booher
  ISBN-10: 0071408053
  ISBN-13: 9780071408059
  Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
  Language: English
  Published: 01/13/2003
  Pages: 256
  Format: Paperback
  Weight: 0.90lbs
  Size: 9.17h x 7.38w x 2.69d