Power Speak

by Leeds, Dorothy

• ISBN13: 9781564146847
• ISBN10: 1564146847
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-06-01
• Publisher: INGRAM BOOK COMPANY

Summary

The central message of PowerSpeak is the importance of engaging, stimulating, and maintaining the attention of an audience. Focusing on the elements of speaking effectively from a design and a delivery perspective, Dorothy Leeds isolates these elements to assure that any speaker can gain and keep the audience enrapt. In addition, she zeros in on the trouble spots of any presentation and the six major faults speakers often make. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Dorothy Leeds has been featured in popular magazines and newspapers such as the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and Money, and has appeared on The Tonight Show and Good Morning America. Dun's Business Month rated Dorothy as one of the top motivational speakers in the country. She gives over 100 presentations a year at conferences and workshops nationwide

Table of Contents

Preface	11	(2)
Introduction:	13	(2)
What You Need to Know Before You Read PowerSpeak	13	(2)
Part I: Getting Ready to Be a Powerful Speaker,	15	(30)
Chapter 1.	17	(7)
How Public Speaking Adds to Your Power
Chapter 2.	24	(12)
Break Through the Fear Barrier
Chapter 3.	36	(9)
Preparation: The Source of a Speaker's Power
Part II: How to Overcome the 6 Major Speaking Faults,	45	(58)
Chapter 4.	47	(10)
Fault #1: An Unclear Purpose
Chapter 5.	57	(8)
Fault #2: Lack of Clear Organization and Leadership
Chapter 6.	65	(4)
Fault #3: Too Much Information
Chapter 7.	69	(9)
Fault #4: Not Enough Support for Your Ideas, Concepts, and Information
Chapter 8.	78	(12)
Fault #5: Monotonous Voice and Sloppy Speech
Chapter 9.	90	(13)
Fault #6: Not Meeting the Real Needs of Your Audience
Part III: Conquer the Trouble Spots: The Basics-Openings, Transitions, Conclusions, Questions and Answers, and Visual Aids,	103	(62)
Chapter 10.	105	(11)
Starting on the Right Foot: Openings That Capture Your Audience
Chapter 11.	116	(10)
Bridging the Gap: Building Smooth Transitions
Chapter 12.	126	(7)
Finish With Style: The Importance of Memorable Conclusions
Chapter 13.	133	(14)
Professional Secrets of Question-and-Answer Sessions
Chapter 14.	147	(18)
Visual Aids: When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words
Part IV: Master the Fine Points of Powerful Speaking,	165	(44)
Chapter 15.	167	(11)
Power Language: Turn Everyday Words Into Persuasion
Chapter 16.	178	(9)
Positive Body Language
Chapter 17.	187	(9)
Harness the Power of Humor
Chapter 18.	196	(13)
Stage Managing: Staying One Step Ahead of Murphy's Law
Part V: Special speaking Situations,	209	(44)
Chapter 19.	211	(12)
How to Handle the Media Like a Pro
Chapter 20.	223	(10)
How to Be an Outstanding Audio- or Videoconference Leader
Chapter 21.	233	(9)
How to Read a speech or script Effectively, No Matter Who Wrote It
Chapter 22.	242	(11)
Ongoing Advancement: Use Meetings to Polish Your
Public-Speaking Skills
Part VI: Success Is Turning Knowledge Into Positive Action. Keep Growing!,	253	(24)
Chapter 23.	255	(8)
How to Be Your Own Coach
Chapter 24.	263	(13)
Delivering With Style: Individually or With a Team
Chapter 25.	276	(1)
Your Final source of speaking Power
Bibliography	277	(2)
Index	279	(6)
About the Author	285