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How to Write & Give a Speech
Explains how to write and deliver an effective speech, covering such aspects as humor, nervousness, subject research, memorable style, team presentations, international audiences, question and answer sessions, audiovisual tools, and copyright.
It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It
The renowned speaking coach offers step-by-step advice on how to prepare and deliver speeches that communicate your ideas and win over audiences. Why do some speakers succeed while so many others lose their listeners? After working with top clients for decades, executive speaking coach Joan Detz has the answers. In this engaging and comprehensive book, she presents strategies and tips for speeches, sales presentations, brief remarks, job interviews, Q&A sessions, panels—and virtually any situation that requires something to say. Filled with checklists, tip sheets, self-evaluations, and practical advice on every page, this thorough and invaluable guide takes the mystery out of our most dreaded experience. This book will help you say it better-whether you’re talking to one or one thousand. Topics include: • Organizing your message • Finding terrific research • Mastering humor • Conquering nervousness • Handling technical glitches • Working with other speakers • Measuring your effectiveness • Making the most of your voice • Using body language • Building audience rapport • Tapping the power of persuasion • And more
Can You Say a Few Words?
-Your alma mater asks you to say a few words at an upcoming fundraising dinner -You've won an employee award and will have to give a short acceptance speech at the ceremony -Your parents are celebrating their 50th anniversary, and you'd like to make a toast at their party Everyone's counting on you to sound polished, to be prepared, to speak with savvy-in short, to give a speech that's as memorable as the occasion itself. Don't dread these invitations to speak. Instead, learn to prepare clear, concise, and engaging speeches that will live up to your audience's expectations and match the mood of the occasion. Award-winning corporate speechwriter Joan Detz offers solid advice for tackling this nerve-racking task-with pointers, tips, and trade secrets that will help you make the most of every speaking opportunity. Clearly written and fun to read, this invaluable guide provides all the practical advice and encouragement you need to deliver a winning speech.
How to Write & Give a Speech
“A practical text for helping anyone develop the ability to speak and become more effective.” —Terrence J. McCann, Toastmasters International “A how-to classic.” —The Washington Post With more than 65,000 copies sold in two editions and recommended by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report,this newly updated and expanded guide offers sound advice on every aspect of researching, writing, and delivering an effective speech. Filled with meaningful anecdotes, compelling examples, and practical advice, this accessible guide will help you speak with confidence and authority. Speechwriter and coach Joan Detz covers everything from the basics to the finer points of speaking with passion, pe...
Can You Say a Few Words?
Tells how to prepare and give brief speeches for awards presentations, dedications, retirements, and weddings, explains how to overcome nervousness, and includes advice on style and delivery.
Contemporary Public Speaking
Contemporary Public Speaking includes all the traditional fundamentals as well as the hottest issues in public speaking today. Featuring a conversational style and an extensive photo and illustration program, this comprehensive coverage provides students with the tools they need to analyze and apply public speaking principles. Examples, exercises, and boxed features offer insights into major themes such as speaking across cultures, developing creativity, improving critical thinking, overcoming speech anxiety, focusing on ethics, and learning from real-world speaking situations. Students will also explore how to speak on the job and in small groups, develop persuasive strategies, and use audio/visual aids--from flip charts to multimedia presentations--and will learn basic ways to become more effective speakers and listeners. A Collegiate Press book CONSULTING EDITORS: JoAnn Edwards, University of Mississippi Jon A. Hess, University of Missouri, Columbia Cynthia Irizarry, Stetson University Shannon McCraw, Southeastern Oklahoma State University Timothy P. Meyer, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay Louis J. Rosso, Winthrop University
The Complete Guide to Public Speaking
Renowned professional public speaker Davidson provides expert insight and professional advice on public speaking. This definitive guide covers every aspect from preparation and execution to inspiring the audience.
Power Communications
Weiner, president of Wiener Communications Group and a former media advisor for Al Gore, teaches anyone from corporate executives to civic leaders how to enhance their positioning and maximize their success. She outlines strategies for mastering public visibility in the workplace, the professional arena, and the community. Wiener details each element of the total power communications process, including effective presentation of message, constructive listening, gaining access to the media, and action. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Making of a Phenomenal Woman
The Making of A Phenomenal Woman is a joyfully written self-help book with wonderful anecdotes and exercises. Women hoping to increase their effectiveness in leadership roles and in their personal lives will find much to motivate and inspire them. It covers the many aspects of a woman's life but with a twist to how characters in some of the stories use strategies from the chessboard to evaluate their next moves as if playing a game of chess or checkers.
Women Who Work
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Ivanka is donating the unpaid portion of her advance and all future royalties received from Women Who Work to the Ivanka M. Trump Charitable Fund, a donor advised fund that will make grants to organizations that empower and educate women and girls.* "This is a chatty step-by-step guide to living a happy life and getting ahead in a career." —USA Today "The advice is spot-on for everyone, not just women." —Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com and author of Delivering Happiness I believe that when it comes to women and work, there isn’t one right answer. The only person who can create a life you’ll love is you. Our grandmothers fought for the right to work. Our mothe...
