Magic of Impromptu Speaking is a comprehensive, step-by-step system for creating highly effective speeches in under 30 seconds. It is based on research of the most powerful techniques used by winners of impromptu speaking contests, politicians, actors and successful presenters. The book is entertaining to read, has plenty of examples and covers the most effective tools not only from the world of impromptu speaking but also from acting, stand-up comedy, applied psychology and creative thinking. Once you master the system, you will grow immensely as an impromptu public speaker, become a better storyteller in a circle of friends and be more creative in everyday life. Your audience members will think that what you do on stage after such short preparation is pure magic and will recall some of your speeches many years later.

AS A TEACHER and also an examiner and adjudicator in the exciting realm of Speech and Drama, author Eleanor McLeod is all too aware of how difficult it is to find original and appealing scenes for young performers. This collection of monologues is based on characters from familiar fairy stories, many by Hans Anderson and The Brothers Grimm, where the author has taken a slightly different slant, often to modernise the characters and add a touch of humour. So, we have the Mother Bear who is all too aware of compensation culture, or Red Riding Hood's Grandma being hounded by the press Others are more traditional. All of them have already been performed by keen young actors and actresses so we have already seen how they translate into entertaining and captivating performances. Watch out for Vol II 'Duologues' coming soon..

"How to Deliver a Great TED talk" is a complete public speaking system for delivering highly effective presentations and speeches.
If you've watched TED talks before, you've no doubt been inspired and electrified by speeches by figures such as Sir Ken Robinson, Jill Bolte Taylor, Simon Sinek and Dan Pink.
What makes these TED talks so inspiring?
What is the secret formula for creating a successful TED talk?
And how can you use this formula to deliver your own powerful TED talk (or any other presentation or speech, for that matter)?
If you follow the guidelines and tools How to Deliver a Great TED Talk (previously published as "How to Deliver the Perfect TED Talk"), I guarantee that your audience will have no choice but to be wrapped up in your speeches and presentations.
I studied more than 200 of the most inspiring TED talks, analyzed each one line by line and discovered the common elements that make them successful.
This book is the result of my intensive research. In it, you'll discover tools that will help make you twice the speaker you are today in half the time.
This book is also based on the work of bestselling authors Chip and Dan Heath. In their groundbreaking book, Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath revealed six simple principles for creating memorable messages.
In this book, I have taken Chip and Dan's work and applied it to creating powerfully persuasive presentations. I use their SUCCESS framework and draw on examples from TED talks to show how the success principles can be applied to public speaking.
More specifically, you will learn how to:
Craft a repeatable power phrase
Utlize the ABC-C speech structure
Use rhetorical devices to spice up your speech
Create an attention-grabbing opening
Build the body of your presentation/speech
Craft a compelling closing
Use statistics to grab attention
Create a wow-moment
Bring your characters to life
Use analogies, metaphors and similes
Turn your stories into mental movies
Build your credibility with the speech introduction
Add internal credibility to your presentation
Build an emotional connection with your audience
Use compelling visuals
Use PowerPoint the right way
Arouse your audience's curiosity
Use Sir Ken Robinson and Dan Pink's techniques for adding humor to a speech
Use rhetorical questions to hook your audience into your presentation
Use the five C's of storytelling to create spell-binding stories
Deliver dynamic TED talk (or any other presentation or speech)
Whether you are scheduled to deliver a TED talk, a business presentation or a motivational or inspiring speech, this book will teach you the techniques used by some of the world's most powerful public speakers.
Learn the art of public speaking and persuasion by studying the speeches of inspiring speakers such as Anthony Robbins, Sir Ken Robinson, Mike Rowe and Dr. Jill Taylor.
Shorten your learning curve and learn the public speaking secrets most speakers never discover.
If you're ready to become the kind of speaker other people pay and line up to see, scroll up, click the buy button and get started today

Do you envy speakers who are entertaining? Have you noticed they are admired, sought-after and successful? But are you daunted by the challenge of becoming an entertaining speaker? Perhaps you want to improve but don't know how or don't know where to turn. This could be the book for you. The author, Dr Ray Lowry, has enjoyed a successful career as an academic, public health doctor and dentist and made a name for himself as an entertaining speaker (not surprising as he started life as a comedy writer and performer). He developed coaching to help colleagues become competent, engaging and entertaining speakers. This book crystallises these techniques and will help business people, academics, teachers and amateur speech-makers (even budding stand-up comics) develop their platform skills. As Ray says: "I wish there had been someone like me or the service I offer when I was starting out. I used to envy speakers who were entertaining. And I noticed they were admired, sought-after and successful. But I was daunted by the challenge; terrified sometimes. I didn't know what to do or how to do it. So I set out to find the secrets and see if I could become an entertaining speaker. And I did, as my engagement's diary now shows. I am in demand at conferences, at business meetings, as an after-dinner speaker (and I even do pure stand-up comedy from time to time). Now I've written the book that can help others master the techniques. Before you start becoming an entertaining speaker, you need to be a competent one. So this book contains a lot of detail about that - what it takes to be competent as a presenter even before you stretch yourself in the direction of entertainment. So please don't skip the detail, even though much of it may be old hat to many of you. And by improving your competence as a speaker you will become more entertaining anyway. Competence and entertainment go hand-in-hand in the public speaking business because the customers (your audience) expect it. But who am I to teach you how to become an entertaining speaker? Firstly, I have writing credentials. I have written professional comedy for radio and television and for newspapers and magazines . I have published over 50 straight articles in peer-review professional journals. I also have performing experience. I have appeared on television and radio (straight and comedy) as a chat-show host, interviewer, anchor and presenter. On stage I have done professional and amateur stand-up comedy, revue, pantomime and straight plays. I have spent many years on the professional platform at conferences, in the classroom and in seminars and workshops. My teaching/coaching skills have been refined over the years. I was training programme director for public health in the Northern Health Region for three years (using innovative coaching methods to improve the writing and performance skills of trainees and trainers). My methods feature interactive learning and coaching using actors and audio-visual facilities. I was a senior lecturer at a university for many years teaching, tutoring and mentoring undergraduates and postgraduates and I'm an experienced researcher." Being an entertaining speaker takes you to a higher plane as a presenter. You can expect to rise above the crowd, to stand out from your colleagues and competitors, and to get many advantages. But it doesn't come easy. It takes work and there are risks. Others may be jealous, you will have to step outside your comfort zone (for example learn new things, be less inhibited, seek out help and support) and you will certainly take risks. This book can help you entertain guests at parties or dinners; inject some humour into your speeches or presentations; interest your customers; break into the public speaking business; or try your hand at stand-up comedy.

You've Been Asked to Give a Presentation Is It YES or YIKES Have you been asked, or would you like to: Make a Presentation Give a Speech Give a Toast Accept an Award Give an Award Deliver a Eulogy Facilitate a Meeting or Speak to. . . ? PUBLIC SPEAKING is most people's greatest fear. Some fear it more than dying This fear holds back many people's careers. Like all the skills you possess, this one can also be learned This book will show you how If you speak, people consider you to be an Expert. Perception is reality. All things being equal, we prefer to deal with Experts In "No Sweat" Public Speaking you'll learn: How to Develop a Speech/Presentation. How to Practice that Speech/Presentation. How to Deliver a Knock Your Socks Off Presentation Techniques to overcome the Fear of Public Speaking Presentation Tips that set you way above the average presenter. Techniques that will help your audience GET IT The "No Sweat" Public Speaking Formula details the components, parts and elements of a speech. Fred names them - explains them - and gives examples throughout the book.

Don't let the cat get YOUR tongue
Confident communication in speeches and presentations can propel you to success at your job or in your business.
In this book you will discover how to: MANAGE the fear of public speaking Melt the "plastic person" and become AUTHENTIC Learn how to PRACTICE your speech without having to memorize it all Transform your IDEAS into speeches quickly Discover powerful speech STRUCTURES Learn time-tested RHETORICAL DEVICES to create memorable phrases "Find the Funny" and effectively use HUMOR Develop DYNAMIC Openings and closings Create engaging STORIES that will keep an audience hanging on your every word Learn key DELIVERY techniques

In Six Volumes. Vol. 1 Contains Manuals One And Two.

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A practical guide to public speaking for those just starting out as well as seasoned pros. A useful book covering everything from speech preparation and delivery, protocol for speakers, speaking concerns for authors, how to prepare and excel if you're asked to speak on TV, and lots more. In this book, you will learn: How to research, prepare for, and give the most popular types of speeches, from the keynote address to a 90 minute workshop, all-day seminar, participating in a panel, the toast, roast, and more; 12 secrets of what the most successful speakers do to shine; the mechanics of speaking, including using a microphone, visual aids such as Power Point, and setting up the room; how to deal with 12 of the most dreaded speaker situations, such as getting booed or, forgetting what you meant to say next; how to overcome your fear of speaking; and more. Includes a list of references, resources, an Appendix with sample pre-speaking surveys, and a post-speaking evaluation.

The study of health information seeking has become increasingly important in recent years due to the growing emphasis on the consumer/client relationship in the health arena. This trend implies a shift away from the development of health campaigns with one unitary message to a recognition that alternatives must be provided and options discussed. Indeed, health agencies are adopting the role of information-seeking facilitators through the creation of telephone services and sophisticated databases. A greater understanding of the public's needs, especially why people seek information, may help us to accomplish the many behavioral changes that will lead toward decreases in morbidity and mortality and a more balanced approach to wellness and prevention. This is especially important in the context of the revolution in access to information brought about by the many recent advances in databases and telecommunication systems, perhaps best represented by the advent of the Internet. This book provides a comprehensive treatment of these issues appropriate for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, practitioners, and researchers.

Representative collection of 16 masterly orations, correspondence, including "House Divided" speech at the Republican State Convention, the First Inaugural Address, the Gettysburg Address, the Letter to Mrs. Bixby, expressing regret over the wartime deaths of her 5 sons, and the Second Inaugural Address.

A classic textbook for both the novices and the more experienced public speakers. DALE CARNEGIE (1888-1955) was a pioneer in public speaking and self-improvement. In 1912 he founded Dale Carnegie Training, a teaching based program for businesses based on his teachings. Among his students, he counted the well-known Warren Buffett, Lee Iacocca and Scott Adams. He was also the author of 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' (1936), a massive bestseller that remains popular today. JOSEPH BERG ESENWEIN (1867-1946) was an American editor, lecturer and writer. He was noted for contributions to the Library of the World's Best Literature. He also wrote The Art of Story-Writing, Writing the Photoplay (with Arthur Leeds), and Children's Stories and How to Tell Them.

&#8220 a one-stop shop for all your speaking needs. If you master the concepts in this book, you will master the art of public speaking and you will be the kind of speaker others sign up and line up to see.&#8221 &#8212CRAIG VALENTINE, World Champion of Public Speaking

Kathryn MacKenzie s "Speeches That Will Leave You Speechless" is an informative and inspiring guide to public speaking. It will inspire you to new heights in giving speeches, making presentations, and communicating clearly in your work. MacKenzie, a dynamic award-winning speaker and coach, walks you through a speaker s alphabet of tools, including: Four A s to Anchor Your Points The Keys of a Killer Keynote Nerves Are Natural and Normal From Boring to Brilliant Lessons for not Losing your Audience

KATHRYN MACKENZIE is an award-winning speaker and certified world class speaking coach and presentation skills instructor. She came to the world of public speaking after many years as an elementary school teacher, education consultant, and college instructor. Her aim in life is to help others magnify their magnificence by developing superb speaking skills.

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Most of us are average in many things because we have picked up our knowledge as we went along and have never studied fundamentals. This applies to sports as much as to public speaking. For example, one of my colleagues was a very fine tennis player. He became a National Champion and participated in many international matches. Why is it that to-day, although he hardly plays at all, he can take on most club players who have taught themselves, and usually beat them? His answer is, "Once you know the fundamentals of each stroke you may lose a game but you will never play really badly." If you apply the lessons taught in this book you will become a good conversationalist, which means that you will be able to speak well in public. Any worries regarding your voice will largely disappear, and you won't be frightened to talk to a gathering of people, however large it may be. A little nervous, yes. But that's good for you. Some people call that excitement (and it can disappear almost at will), but you will never be scared of it

If you have ever carried a lucky talisman in your pocket to give yourself courage before a big event then carry this book instead. Based on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), the ground-breaking solutions to performance anxiety in this book will carry you through the most daunting experience of public speaking. The exercises are simple and highly effective. Even if you have suffered intolerably from performance nerves in the past this book will enable you to perform with passion and determination and wow your audience. How many times have you picked up a self-help book and thought "it's all very well but it won't work for me"? This time the book meets you where you are and helps you to succeed by approaching the problem on many different levels. Judy inspires and encourages you with her descriptions and anecdotes. There are exercises that you can easily do at home and which are interesting and fun to do. The exercises are diverse so that issues are tackled in a variety of different ways. You can do the exercises either alone or with other people. The book is brief and easy to read, the techniques highly practical and the methods simple yet profound. "A true empowerment tool which should get into the hands of many. It really cuts to the chase. It's a clear explanation of why things happen rather than self help book. A new phenomenon." Short listed Best Achievement The People's Book Prize

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE MONEY - WITH YOUR MOUTH? Inside these pages, discover: 21 specific descriptions that show you exactly how to make money, Exactly what you can expect to be paid as a professional speaker in various settings, The fastest, easiest way to be prepared to speak at a moment's notice, and more

In Six Volumes. Vol. 2 Contains Manuals Three and Four.

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