Taking Center Stage

Masterful Public Speaking Using Acting Skills You Never Knew You Had

Author: Deb Gottesman
Secondary Author: Buzz Mauro
ISBN: 9780425178324

For speeches, presentations, and other "performances"-take a tip from the actor-authors of The Interview Rehearsal Book From Broadway to the boardroom, the fine art of persuasion is a valuable tool of life-and it can be learned. All it takes is a little practice, a lot of determination, and a few techniques used by people who make a living speaking publicly-actors. With amazing insights from professional presenters, Taking Center Stage gives you expert advice on pulling off a crowd-pleasing, award-worthy performance. It's packed with revealing anecdotes, insider tips, and provocative, inspiring exercises that will help you make your presentations and speeches more effective-and a lot less nerve-wracking. Taking Center Stage includes tips for: Defining your objectives Writing a dramatic and memorable speech Using basic rehearsal techniques Working visuals to your best advantage Researching your topic Facing your audience and staying calm Overcoming stage fright Creating intimacy with yo

Publisher: Berkley Books
Publish Date: 2001

Subjects: Business & Economics / Motivational, Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational

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