Speaking Career

Women are steadily showing up in powerful positions, and better communication and public speaking give women the ability to develop their full potential, seize every opportunity, and realize their aspirations. Whether pitching for new business, delivering a talk at a conference, raising money for a non-profit, or communicating one-on-one with coworkers, women can become effective, powerful communicators when they learn to speak with authenticity and confidence.

Everyone has a story to tell. Sharing that story can change you, your community, or even the world. But how do you start? This inspirational guide invites listeners to unlock their truth and share it, whether in a TED talk, a blog post, or a conversation with their loved ones. Storytelling coaches Heather Box and Julian Mocine-McQueen reveal how to embrace the power of personal storytelling in a series of easy steps. Their practical and motivating advice fills this charming audiobook. It's a meaningful gift and a powerful reminder that stories matter.

In today's fast-paced world, the ability to communicate effectively and captivate an audience has become an essential skill. Whether you are presenting your ideas to a small group or addressing a large gathering, the power to engage and inspire others can open doors to countless opportunities. With Effective Communication and Public Speaking you will embark on a transformative journey that combines the three key elements of success: fun, skill, and discipline.

Is there something holding you back from being a confident, engaging, and exciting public speaker? Designed for both women and men in a lively, accessible style, the book uses examples from the world of pop music, referring to divas such as Beyoncé and Adele. Although the book seeks to use female role models, there is plenty of content here that men can use, too. You are shown how to be a dynamic, inspiring, valuable, and authentic presenter.

Vivimos rodeados de palabras, inmersos en un tráfico constante de expresiones que se producen en un mundo que es diálogo por naturaleza. Sin embargo, pocas veces nos detenemos a pensar en el poder que nos confiere el habla. Un buen discurso es la clave del éxito. Saber hablar es, desde su primera publicación en 2008, un referente entre los libros sobre comunicación oral, concebida esta comomotor de las relaciones interpersonales, sociales, económicas y profesionales, en un tiempo en el que impera el dominio de la palabra.

The Official TOEIC Prep Speaking Strategies audiobook has everything you need to prepare and excel on the speaking section of the TOEIC! This powerful audio course was created by expert TOEIC tutors and teachers who know the test and all its variations inside and out.

Essential Guide to Public Speaking for Beginners has been created to suit your objectives by providing you with simple, effective, and easy-to-follow tips and tricks about public speaking. So many of us suffer from the fear of speaking in public to a large audience. It can be extremely daunting to think about and can result in all sorts of feelings of panic and anxiety about what might go wrong.

Finally, a comprehensive resource to help you master speaking techniques and more. Learn from the world’s legendary professional speakers as they teach you how to tell your story, deliver a public speech, combat stage fright, control non-verbals, and persuade an audience. Even with the most difficult speaking subjects, learn how to use humor, quotes, and statistics to highlight a point.

Communication is a very important aspect of life. We use it for a large portion of our daily activities and without it nobody gets very far in life. It's like the moment you visit a foreign country. When you don't know the language and everything seems alien and unknown, you begin to appreciate your native language. Communication requires our daily practice & development as it falls into our careers, our relationships, our financial lives, and our very happiness.

Karen Hough doesn't want you to be "perfect." People fear public speaking because they worry about having to conform to all sorts of handed-down rules that tie them up in knots and put their audiences to sleep. It's authenticity and passion that win people over, she says, not "polish." But you can't be authentic if you’re following guidelines that drain the life and personality out of your presentation. Hough debunks over a dozen myths about presenting to make it more fun and natural for everyone.

This audiobook will make you become a master communicator in a very short period of time, so long as you take what you learn and apply it.

Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations is your expert guide to delivering memorable and effective speeches and presentations. Whether selling a product, offering a service, or bidding for a contract, your oral presentation skills can often determine success or failure. This invaluable resource delivers real-world advice and proven strategies to elevate your game and close the deal. Comprehensive coverage of preparation procedures, delivery techniques, and presentation strategies provide you with the tools and knowledge to motivate and persuade your audience.

How to craft your elevator speech, floor by floor, with - NO SWEAT! We've all been there: We're attending a networking event, social function, or seminar. The leader goes to the front of the group and announces, "Before we get started, let's go around the room and introduce ourselves. Stand up. Tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your 'Elevator Speech'." For many, the first reaction is, "YIKES!"

Edited by filmmaker Sean Conant and with contributions from some of the country's leading scholars including Sean Wilentz, Craig L. Symonds, and Harold Holzer, this volume explores how in the century and a half since it was delivered, the Gettysburg Address has proven a seemingly inexhaustible source of somber reflection and soaring hope, and why its language continues to resonate with so many people seeking meaning for their own struggles and sacrifices.

A compilation of stories, personal and historical, that remind us of the power of our voice—along with practical techniques for how to use your voice, on stage and off, in a way that will be the most effective. With over 30 years of experience in film, TV, and theater, Tricia Brouk uses her platform to create a safe, inclusive space for others to learn how to share their stories. The Influential Voice is a powerful reminder of the responsibility we have to use our voices for good, and that by staying silent, we are preventing someone from hearing our powerful story.

Having a hard time getting your voice heard in meetings? Does the idea of public speaking make you want to hide under the table? Do you dread difficult conversations or feeling put on the spot? Learn the secret to unlocking confident and effective communication, whether you’re talking to one person or 1,000! Communication coach Angie Flynn-McIver is here to share the time-tested three-part process she uses with her clients. The communication scenarios we find ourselves in vary widely, but the process Flynn-McIver shares will apply no matter where you are.

In 24 Ways To Get Paid To Speak, you’ll get insights from a booking agent and successful professional speakers on how to position yourself, find your niche, improve your presentations, follow up on leads, and ultimately get regular paid bookings.

While speaking in public may be a challenge that you have worked hard to avoid, as a STEM professional, one of the fastest ways for you to excel in your field is to become adept at public speaking. In the straight-forward manner that most scientists appreciate, Neil Thompson's Teach the Geek to Speak outlines his proven process for helping you to shift your mindset about speaking in public. Neil even teaches you how to prepare, present, and assess your presentations from beginning to end.

It matters less what you say and more what people hear. Communication is the foundation of leadership, cultures, and relationships. It's at the core of being more fully yourself. Yet communication is one of the primary challenges of our time at work, at home, and online. Honestly Speaking will revolutionize the way you lead, love, and live your life by shifting the way you communicate.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has collected some of the most important and iconic speeches of all time and presented them in this series.