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Part I -
Getting Ready to be a Powerful Speaker |
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Chapter 1 |
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How Public Speaking Adds to Your Power |
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Chapter 2 |
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Break Through the Fear Barrier |
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Chapter 3 |
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Preparation: The Source of a Speaker's Power |
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Part II -
How to Overcome the 6 Major Speaker Faults |
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Chapter 4 |
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Fault #1: An Unclear Purpose |
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Chapter 5 |
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Fault #2: Lack of Clear Organization and Leadership |
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Chapter 6 |
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Fault #3: Too Much Information |
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Chapter 7 |
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Fault #4: Not Enough Support for Your Ideas, Concepts, and Information |
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Chapter 8 |
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Fault #5: Monotonous Voice and Sloppy Speech |
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Chapter 9 |
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Fault #6: Not Meeting the Real Needs of Your Audience |
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Part III -
Conquer the Trouble Spots: The Basics—Openings, Transitions, Conclusions, Questions and Answers, and Visual Aids |
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Chapter 10 |
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Starting on the Right Foot: Openings That Capture Your Audience |
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Chapter 11 |
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Bridging the Gap: Building Smooth Transitions |
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Chapter 12 |
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Finish with Style: The Importance of Powerful Conclusions |
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Chapter 13 |
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Professional Secrets of Question-and-Answer Sessions |
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Chapter 14 |
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Visual Aids: When a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words |
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Part IV -
Master the Fine Points of Powerful Speaking |
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Chapter 15 |
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Power Language: Turn Everyday Words into Persuasion |
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Chapter 16 |
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Positive Body Language |
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Chapter 17 |
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Harness the Power of Humor |
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Chapter 18 |
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Stage Managing: Staying One Step Ahead of Murphy's Law |
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Part V -
Special Speaking Situations |
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Chapter 19 |
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How to Handle the Media Like a Pro |
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Chapter 20 |
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How to be an Outstanding Audio- or Videoconference Leader |
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Chapter 21 |
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How to Read a Speech or Script Effectively, No Matter Who Wrote It |
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Chapter 22 |
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Ongoing Advancement: Use Meetings to Polish Your Public-Speaking Skills |
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Part VI -
Success is Turning Knowledge into Positive Action. Keep Growing! |
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Chapter 23 |
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How to be Your Own Coach |
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Chapter 24 |
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Delivering with Style: Individually or with a Team |
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Chapter 25 |
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Your Final Source of Speaking Power |
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Index
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List of Figures
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List of Sidebars
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