Book
How to speak so people really listen / the straight-talking guide to communicating with influence and impact / Paul McGee.
Record details
- ISBN: 0857087207 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780857087201 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xi, 220 pages : illustrations
- Publisher: Chichester, West Sussex : Capstone, 2017.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 22.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Interpersonal communication. Persuasion (Rhetoric) Public speaking. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 658.452 McGe | 31681020043022 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"Provides readers with 15 powerful and practical strategies to get your audience to sit up and shut up when you stand up to speak"-- - Baker & Taylor
"Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee! Everyday we're faced with situations where we have to speak to or persuade others. You might be an expert on your topic, you might be the most confident presenter going, but do youstruggle to get your audience engaged and inspired by what you're saying? Paul McGee has 20 years' experience as a presenter and can show you how to speak so people really listen; a vital skill that can have a huge impact on your career and personal success. Learn to recognise the 7 most common mistakes made by speakers and presenters and more importantly, learn how to avoid them. Written in Paulâs down to earth and approachable style, How to Speak so People Really Listen will: Teach you how todeal with nerves Show you what your body language says about you Inspire you to speak with clarity for ultimate impact Give you 15 powerful and practical strategies to get your audience to sit up and shut up when you stand up to speak"-- - WILEY
Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee!
13 things you'll discover when reading this book...1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him... and how it will help how you communicate.
2. Seven ways to manage your nerves (surprisingly, you donât want to eliminate them).
3. Why our obsession with body language is totally wrong, and what to focus on instead.
4. Why you must think about a beachball before you next speak. Believe me, itâs essential.
5. A question your audience is always thinking, and how to ensure you provide the answer.
6. The most common mistake experienced presenters make that nervous ones never do.
7. Why so many presentations cure insomnia, and how to make sure youâre serving an extra strong double espresso instead.
8. The number one thing most presenters forget to bring when theyâre speaking to others.
9. Discover the most underprepared part of your presentation, and how to avoid making the same mistake.
10. What womenâs magazines and TV soap operas have to teach us about audience engagement.
11. What I learnt from a guy with one of the most powerful memories on the planet, and how it can transform your communication.
12. Discover Tony Blairâs biggest fear when Prime Minister, and how you can tackle the same issue with confidence.
13. Why you donât have to be funny to use humour in your presentation, and three easy ways to do it.
