Overview
Your ability to speak confidently and persuasively is your most important asset. It helps you connect with people, share the ideas you're most passionate about, and realize your dreams. This updated guide provides easy-to-learn skills that will take your speeches and presentations to the next level, so you enjoy public speaking more and make everything you say more memorable. In this expanded edition of How to Give a Speech, actor and speech coach Gary Genard introduces you to The Genard Method of performance-based public speaking. Individuals and business teams around the world have used these techniques to build their confidence and skill and to speak with power and professionalism. You'll discover the step-by-step method for reducing anxiety, organizing your material, improving your focus, engaging any audience, and telling your story with humor, style, and substance. You'll learn how to: Calm your nerves and boost your confidence Establish rapport with listeners Develop a powerful message Use storytelling, evidence, and visual aids Create compelling openings and closings Speak simply and powerfully Use body language and improved vocal skills Deal with resistance and think on your feet Master the art of stage presence This second edition of Dr. Genard's classic guide includes new chapters on body language, presentation technology, acting techniques for public speaking, and presenting in the 21st century. More than ever, it's the handbook of great speaking for novices, seasoned pros, and everyone in between.
Full Product Details
Author: Gary Genard
Publisher: Cedar & Maitland Press
Imprint: Cedar & Maitland Press
Edition: Second Expanded ed.
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.263kg
ISBN: 9780979631467
ISBN 10: 0979631467
Pages: 222
Publication Date: 05 November 2016
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Gary Genard is one of America's leading speech coaches. As an actor and communications professor, he created The Genard Method to bring theater-based techniques to business leaders and other professionals with a need to influence audiences. Dr. Genard consults for corporations, governments, trade associations, the United Nations, both houses of Congress, and executives and leadership teams worldwide. He is the author of Fearless Speaking: Beat Your Anxiety, Build Your Confidence, Change Your Life and the weekly blog Speak for Success! In 2016 for the third consecutive year, Global Gurus ranked him as #11 on its list of the World's Top 30 Communication Professionals. You can find him at GenardMethod.com and follow him on Twitter @GaryGenard.
