{"product_id":"you-have-to-speak-now-what-a-step-by-step-guide-to-better-in-person-and-online-talks-speeches-and-presentations-9798729454327","title":"You Have to Speak. Now What?: A Step-by-Step Guide to Better In-Person and Online Talks, Speeches and Presentations","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): E. Anita Newman\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Professional Development\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePicture the following scenarios: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are at work, tending to your responsibilities, when you are called upon to present a report at the staff meeting which begins in 30 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr, you are a college student and your Professor calls upon you to give a five minutes presentation in front of the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr, you are a business owner and have to explain how a new product works to a group of prospective clients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr, your friend is getting married and you have to present a toast to the happy couple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou Have to Speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow what?\u003c\/p\u003eHow would you respond if you were placed in any of the above scenarios?\u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eWould you find an excuse to get out of speaking?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWould you go ahead and \"wing\" it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWould you be prepared and looking forward to speak?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe purpose of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"You Have to Speak. Now What?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is to equip you with the right tools to ensure that whenever you are called upon to speak, you are ready!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"You Have to Speak. Now What?\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a simplified, step-by-step, learn-by-doing guide. It is easy to follow, with over 25 exercises to help you make public speaking practices a daily habit. It is concise and divided into three sections - what you should do before, during and after you speak - \u003cb\u003ePreparation, Delivery and Feedback.\u003c\/b\u003e Plus, there is an entire section dedicated to speaking to a virtual audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each chapter, you will find case studies, examples, personal stories and lessons which the author, E. Anita Newman has learned from her 15 years of experience as a speaker, trainer with The John Maxwell Team and MC at a performing arts theater.\u003c\/p\u003eAfter Reading \"You Have to Speak. Now What?\"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll Discover How to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect with an audience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDefine and narrow your speech purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutline and write your speech with a clear, opening, body and closing.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRehearse and memorize your flow of ideas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse personal stories, humor and vivid rhetoric to enhance your talk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffectively use expressions, pauses, pace, movement and visual aids to communicate your message. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl nervousness and bounce back from mishaps.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOrganize your thoughts, answer questions and speak extemporaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMinimize the use of crutch words.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCalculate your rate of speaking.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRead your audience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify and use critical feedback to your advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze and provide feedback to others.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply the above practices when you speak to a virtual audience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd much more...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a business owner, employee or student - or you simply have to speak at your friend's wedding, \u003cb\u003e\"You Have to Speak. Now What?\"\u003c\/b\u003e is designed to guide you so you do not have to shy away from the experience or \"wing it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45566122623127,"sku":"9798729454327","price":876.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798729454327.webp?v=1767931903","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/you-have-to-speak-now-what-a-step-by-step-guide-to-better-in-person-and-online-talks-speeches-and-presentations-9798729454327","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}