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OverviewYou can change the world-one audience at a time! Today's challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. Speaking coach and consultant Gail Larsen presents a proven program that liberates the ""speaker within"" and transforms even the reluctant orator into an agent of change. While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen's holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. With her uniquely inspirational approach, Larsen reaches out to those who want to make a genuine difference in our world by changing minds through touching hearts. TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING offers insightful advice on everything from defining your message and refining your delivery, to managing the dynamics of a room, handling logistics like a pro, and building a connection with an audience of any size. Larsen has helped business executives and entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, and healers and life coaches become active movers and shakers through the power of effective communication. You can change the world-one audience at a time! Today's challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. Speaking coach and consultant Gail Larsen presents a proven program that liberates the ""speaker within"" and transforms even the reluctant orator into an agent of change. While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen's holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. With her uniquely inspirational approach, Larsen reaches out to those who want to make a genuine difference in our world by changing minds through touching hearts. TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING offers insightful advice on everything from defining your message and refining your delivery, to managing the dynamics of a room, handling logistics like a pro, and building a connection with an audience of any size. Larsen has helped business executives and entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, and healers and life coaches become active movers and shakers through the power of effective communication. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Gail LarsenPublisher: Celestial Arts Imprint: Celestial Arts Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.286kg ISBN: 9781587613425ISBN 10: 1587613425 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 April 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Inactive Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() Table of Contents"Contents Preface xii Acknowledgments xv Introduction: The Principles of Transformational Speaking 1 Part 1 The Heart of Transformational Speaking Honoring Your Original Medicine 1 Public Speaking Transformed Displacing Prevailing Myths with Enduring Principles 9 2 Be Yourself— Everyone Else Is Taken Claiming Your Gifts and Talents 23 3 God Said, ""Ha!"" Finding the Speech You Were Born to Give 36 4 From Comfort Zone to Home Zone™ Expressing the New Edge® of Emotional Connection 45 Part 2 The Art of Transformational Speaking Connecting with Your Audience to Catalyze Change 5 Truth Well Spoken Mastering the Four Disciplines of Star Quality 63 6 Know Thyself, Then Thy Audience Preparing to Be Surprised 78 7 Look, Ma— No Script! Crafting a Masterful Presentation 89 8 Show Time! Taking the Stage 106 Part 3 The Energetics of Transformational Speaking Remaining Whole in the Work of Change 9 Body Rules Extreme Cherishment of Your Precious, Worthy Self 121 10 Energy Awareness Understanding and Managing Invisible Dynamics 129 11 The Alchemy of Change Choosing Power over Force 143 12 Tell a Better Story Inspiring the Impossible 153 Resources Written Communications to Support a Professional Presentation 167 Bibliography 179 Index 181 About the Author 189 Permissions 190"ReviewsDo you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking . This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul. <br>--FastCompany.com<br> <br> [Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person. <br>--Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne <br><br> We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment. <br>--Dr. Mark Albion, New York Times best-selling author Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking. This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul. --FastCompany.com [Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person. --Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment. --Dr. Mark Albion, New York Times best-selling author -Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking. This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul.- --FastCompany.com -[Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person.- --Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne -We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment.- --Dr. Mark Albion, New York Times best-selling author Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking. This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul. FastCompany.com [Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person. Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment. Dr. Mark Albion, New York Times best-selling author Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking. This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul. <br>--FastCompany.com <br> [Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person. <br>--Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne <br> We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment. k Author InformationGAIL LARSEN is the founder of Real Speaking and has worked as a coach and consultant to professional and aspiring speakers in both the business and nonprofit worlds since 1986. A US Small Business Administration Award-winning entrepreneur and former executive VP of the worldwide NationalSpeakers Association, Larsen maintains an active teaching and speaking schedule in the US and Canada. She lives on Whidbey Island, Washington. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |