Speak With Power And Grace A Woman's Guide to Public Speaking

by Swink, Linda D.

• ISBN13: 9780806519135
• ISBN10: 0806519134
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-06-01
• Publisher: Citadel

Summary

Public speaking can be a terrifying prospect for anyone, but for women it can be particularly painful. Whether giving a departmental presentation or a graduation address, women have often found themselves frightened and unprepared for the speech, despite a firm knowledge of their subject. "Speak with Power and Grace" covers all aspects of speech giving and will empower any woman who wants her words to be taken seriously.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix	(2)
Dr. Richard L. Weaver II
Preface	xi
PART I: PREPARATION	3	(68)
1. Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking	3	(8)
2. The Who, What, Where, When, and How of Preparing a Speech	11	(18)
3. Writing the Speech	29	(25)
4. Revising the Speech	54	(17)
PART II: DELIVERY	71	(118)
5. Body Language--Making the Right Moves	71	(9)
6. From a Whisper to a Roar--The Female Voice	80	(15)
7. Visual Aids--I See What You're Saying	95	(18)
8. Practice Makes Perfect	113	(7)
9. Platform Techniques and Etiquette	120	(20)
10. Special Concerns for Women at the Lectern	140	(29)
11. The Communication Process	169	(9)
12. Humor--No Laughing Matter	178	(11)
PART III: SPEAKING SITUATIONS	189	(49)
13. The Executive Briefing	189	(9)
14. Meeting the Media	198	(7)
15. Making an Introduction	205	(7)
16. Serving as Emcee	212	(7)
17. Persuasive Speeches	219	(6)
18. Special Occasions	225	(13)
Conclusion	238	(1)
Index	239