Speak Up! A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro

by Maxey, Cyndi; O'Connor, Kevin E.

• ISBN13: 9780312376284
• ISBN10: 0312376286
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-11
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Summary

The insider's guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speakingWhether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ideas and engage an audience. Public speaking professionals Cyndi Maxey and Kevin O'Connor give women the tips and tools they need to be able to speak clearly, with confidence and conviction, and present information effectively.In SPEAK UP!, you'll learn how to:Deal with difficult colleaguesSpeak on the spotUse technology in support of your messageSell your ideas with passion and powerConnect confidently with your superiorsFor any woman who wants to get her point across, from the boss' office, to the conference room, to a convention center, SPEAK UP! will help you polish your presentation skills, get heard, and get what you want.

Author Biography

Cyndi Maxey, CSP, co-author of Present Like a Pro, is a communication consultant and speaker specializing in communication that drives profitable performance. She lives in Chicago, IL.

Kevin E. O’Connor, CSP, co-author of Present Like a Pro, is a leadership consultant and professional speaker.  He specializes in working with professionals who have been promoted to leadership positions where they now lead former peers. He lives in Long Grove, Illinois. Combined, they speak more than 200 times per year.