The Elements of Great Public Speaking

by LYMAN MACINNIS, J.

• ISBN13: 9781580087803
• ISBN10: 1580087809
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-09-01
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Summary

Great speakers aren't just born; they prepare and they practice. THE ELEMENTS OF GREAT PUBLIC SPEAKING takes the fear out of taking the podium, distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion. Experienced businesspeople, nervous students, best men, and eulogists alike can benefit from the author's simple, direct, and tested advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright. Because there's no such thing as a boring topic'Aijust boring speakers'AiELEMENTS shows how to look, sound, and act like someone worth listening to.Reviews'AuThe go-to guide for anyone about to stand up and say something. . . A practical guide to thumb through before every speech, whether it's your first or 500th.'Au 'AiUSA Today

Author Biography

J. LYMAN MACINNIS, a columnist for the Toronto Star, has given thousands of public addresses over four decades, including 5,000 radio broadcasts. By profession a partner in international accounting firms, he has trained businesspeople in public speaking and communication for more than 30 years and is the author of 11 books and hundreds of articles. He lives in Toronto, Canada.

Table of Contents

Thanks	viii
Introduction: Talk Isn't Cheap	1	(5)
The Right Topic	6	(6)
Managing Fear	12	(7)
What, Where, When, and to Whom	19	(6)
Before You Begin to Write the Speech	25	(12)
Writing the Speech	37	(24)
Visual Aids	61	(7)
Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse	68	(5)
Delivery	73	(19)
Question and Answer Periods	92	(7)
Dealing with the Media	99	(5)
Impromptu Speaking	104	(4)
Introducing and Thanking a Speaker	108	(6)
Acting as a Master of Ceremonies	114	(6)
Presenting and Accepting an Award	120	(5)
Delivering a Eulogy	125	(3)
Proposing a Toast	128	(4)
Chairing a Meeting	132	(3)
Becoming a More Interesting Speaker	135	(5)
Don't Wreck Your Career at the Lectern	140	(3)
Index	143