How to Speak So People Really Listen
The Straight-Talking Guide to Communicating with Influence and Impact
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published:28th Oct '16
Should be back in stock very soon
Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee!
13 things you'll discover when reading this book...
1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him... and how it will help how you communicate.
2. Seven ways to manage your nerves (surprisingly, you don’t want to eliminate them).
3. Why our obsession with body language is totally wrong, and what to focus on instead.
4. Why you must think about a beachball before you next speak. Believe me, it’s essential.
5. A question your audience is always thinking, and how to ensure you provide the answer.
6. The most common mistake experienced presenters make that nervous ones never do.
7. Why so many presentations cure insomnia, and how to make sure you’re serving an extra strong double espresso instead.
8. The number one thing most presenters forget to bring when they’re speaking to others.
9. Discover the most underprepared part of your presentation, and how to avoid making the same mistake.
10. What women’s magazines and TV soap operas have to teach us about audience engagement.
11. What I learnt from a guy with one of the most powerful memories on the planet, and how it can transform your communication.
12. Discover Tony Blair’s biggest fear when Prime Minister, and how you can tackle the same issue with confidence.
13. Why you don’t have to be funny to use humour in your presentation, and three easy ways to do it.
"Powerful tips on presenting to audiences large and small. A big help with covering nerves, using humour and staying away from 'sinful' body language. 5 stars." (Creative Bloom, May 2017)
"Easy to read, this publication contains lots of sound guidance and easily applicable tips for speaking better in public. Whether you are making a presentation to a large audience or just speaking to a small group of people, it is an essential read." (Management Services Journal, May 2018)
"The author's accessible and straightforward style makes this a very easy read, and he offers up numerous useful nuggets." (Bookshelf, March 2017)
ISBN: 9780857087201
Dimensions: 211mm x 137mm x 15mm
Weight: 318g
240 pages