Speaker's Coach, The 60 secrets to make your talk, speech or presentation amazing

by Shaw, Graham

• ISBN13: 9781292250946
• ISBN10: 1292250941
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2019-03-08
• Publisher: Pearson Business

Summary

Does the idea of public speaking leave you in a cold sweat?

Public speaking can be daunting. The Speaker's Coach will help you learn how to write a speech and develop your speech writing skills so that you can effectively prepare for talks and deliver impactful presentations.

Whether you need help preparing talks or need tips on how to write a speech, The Speaker’s Coach can help. With 66 short sections learning how to communicate will be easy. You can read the night before, the morning of, or just before your talk to help you prepare, perform and speak confidently in no time. Written by speaking coach and leading presentation expert, Graham Shaw, whose own TEDx talk has been viewed over 23 million times!

The Speaker's Coach is the answer to all your worries. Whether you’ve got a talk, speech or presentation to do, this book  will give you the confidence to do it with style. Learn how to create impactful persuasive business presentations that will be memorable. Get some great public speaking tips for talks and learn how to speak with confidence and make your message stick.

Graham Shaw knows the answers to all the essential questions that you might have so you can:

·   Overcome your nerves, rehearse and polish your performance

·   Plan engaging talks that boost your personal presence and impact

·   Talk with authority, confidence and impact

·   Handle awkward questions calmly and finish on a high

·   Learn from experience to make future talks even better

Make public speaking look effortless with the help of The Speaker’s Coach.

This business book is great for leaders, middle managers and entrepreneurs interested in the following categories;

•   CONFIDENCE BUILDING

•   LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

•   COMMUNICATION & PRESENTATION

•   PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

•   INFLUENCE & PERSUASION

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"There is no single set formula to giving a great talk. However, in this book you will find compelling insights and practical guidance to help you discover the way that's right for you." Chris Anderson, Head of TED. 

 

 

 

Author Biography

Graham Shaw is a speaker coach and professional conference speaker. He specialises in advanced communication skills and has helped thousands of people to develop the professional skills required to make convincing presentations.  Many directors and managers required to make important speeches and conference presentations have benefited from Graham’s coaching.  In particular he coaches people to enhance their personal presence and impact. He is a coach to TEDx speakers at TEDx Vienna 2017.

Table of Contents

• Part 1 Preparing
• 1 Think of it this way
• 2 What is the plan?
• 3 A visual paints a 1000 words
• 4 Add a little sparkle and drama
• Part 2 Practising
• 5 It is OK to be nervous
• Part 3 Performing
• 6 What to say and how to say it
• 7 What to do and how to do it
• 8 How to ask and answer questions and finish
• Observing presentations – what to look for
• Observer’s feedback form
• Index