Do you have a fear of speaking in public? Discover how to overcome that anxiety in simple steps and actually enjoy the experience of becoming a successful Public Speaker, as Tony James uses his own extensive background and experience of training others in this rewarding skill set, to show you, in a very informal and instructive way how to research, prepare, practice and make a good presentation.
Whether you have just been asked to “ … say a few words …”, or you need to develop the enviable ability to reach out to an audience of any size without the paralysing, ‘Fear of Public Speaking’, then this book will put your mind at ease and show you that almost anybody can apply the step by step help that is given from a sympathetic trainer and coach who has been in your shoes and overcome your problems and now enjoys the experience of giving talks that inform, help and motivate audiences in many different venues and situations.
Set out in an ‘easy to read, easy to apply’, logical sequence, the twelve comprehensive chapters cover the main concerns that a new speaker faces.
After dealing with the problem of ‘Glossophobia’ (the fear or phobia of Public Speaking) in the chapter, “What Are You Scared Of?” you are led in a friendly but systematic series of steps through “Preparation – the Key to Success”, “Know your Audience, Understand their Needs”, and how to research your subject and produce a practical set of notes and visual aids in the chapter entitled, “Collating the Information and Writing your Speech”.
The value of going over your presentation is emphasized in the section called, “Practice, Practice and Practice Again”.
There are some excellent practical tips on preparing yourself, physically and mentally for ‘The Occasion’ in; “Before Making Your Presentation”.
Under the chapter heading, “Presenting Your Speech” the author shows how to use (or sometimes not use!) body language and gestures, pausing, humour, and the tone, volume, and speed of your delivery. He explores personal mannerisms, which ones can be beneficial, which should be avoided. The sometimes controversial issue of personal appearance and dress code is addressed (excuse the pun!) and sensible advice given based on personal experiences as both a listener and a speaker.
“Using Visual Aids” is a practical discussion on different methods of incorporating Flip Charts, Slides and Whiteboards effectively into your talk and warns of some common traps that many speakers fall into, to the detriment of their presentation.
“Going for the Big Finale”, demonstrates how to conclude your speech with a call to action and avoid leaving your audience in the, “What was that all about” syndrome!
If you are new to Public Speaking or wish to brush up on the basic knowledge which will form the basis of a great segment of your ‘Self Improvement’ programme, then this book will give you a great start.
As mentioned in one of the concluding paragraphs;
“This skill can open up a whole new world of experience and opportunity for you in both your social and business life, so put aside any doubt that you may have had, turn your fear into a useful motivating tool, enjoy doing some research, and through practical preparation, persistent practice and passionate presentation, enjoy being a Confident and Successful Public Speaker!”
Whether you have just been asked to “ … say a few words …”, or you need to develop the enviable ability to reach out to an audience of any size without the paralysing, ‘Fear of Public Speaking’, then this book will put your mind at ease and show you that almost anybody can apply the step by step help that is given from a sympathetic trainer and coach who has been in your shoes and overcome your problems and now enjoys the experience of giving talks that inform, help and motivate audiences in many different venues and situations.
Set out in an ‘easy to read, easy to apply’, logical sequence, the twelve comprehensive chapters cover the main concerns that a new speaker faces.
After dealing with the problem of ‘Glossophobia’ (the fear or phobia of Public Speaking) in the chapter, “What Are You Scared Of?” you are led in a friendly but systematic series of steps through “Preparation – the Key to Success”, “Know your Audience, Understand their Needs”, and how to research your subject and produce a practical set of notes and visual aids in the chapter entitled, “Collating the Information and Writing your Speech”.
The value of going over your presentation is emphasized in the section called, “Practice, Practice and Practice Again”.
There are some excellent practical tips on preparing yourself, physically and mentally for ‘The Occasion’ in; “Before Making Your Presentation”.
Under the chapter heading, “Presenting Your Speech” the author shows how to use (or sometimes not use!) body language and gestures, pausing, humour, and the tone, volume, and speed of your delivery. He explores personal mannerisms, which ones can be beneficial, which should be avoided. The sometimes controversial issue of personal appearance and dress code is addressed (excuse the pun!) and sensible advice given based on personal experiences as both a listener and a speaker.
“Using Visual Aids” is a practical discussion on different methods of incorporating Flip Charts, Slides and Whiteboards effectively into your talk and warns of some common traps that many speakers fall into, to the detriment of their presentation.
“Going for the Big Finale”, demonstrates how to conclude your speech with a call to action and avoid leaving your audience in the, “What was that all about” syndrome!
If you are new to Public Speaking or wish to brush up on the basic knowledge which will form the basis of a great segment of your ‘Self Improvement’ programme, then this book will give you a great start.
As mentioned in one of the concluding paragraphs;
“This skill can open up a whole new world of experience and opportunity for you in both your social and business life, so put aside any doubt that you may have had, turn your fear into a useful motivating tool, enjoy doing some research, and through practical preparation, persistent practice and passionate presentation, enjoy being a Confident and Successful Public Speaker!”
