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2023.
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English
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"MSNBC's Mehdi Hasan isn't one to avoid arguments. He relishes them, as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. Arguments help us solve problems, uncover new ideas we might not have considered, and nudge our disagreements toward mutual understanding. A good argument, made in good faith, has intrinsic value-and can also simply be fun. Arguments are everywhere-and especially given the fierce debates we're all embroiled...
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English
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"For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk, this is an insider's guide to creating talks that are unforgettable. Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience's worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than...
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2023]
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English
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"Public speaking is a 'universal advantage'--a skill that gives you a leg up in nearly any profession or situation--and the single greatest requirement for great speaking is confidence. When you learn to communicate with confidence, it bleeds over into every area. Because this book utilizes a wholistic approach that addresses the entire person and not just exterior skills, your confidence on stage will follow you off stage"--
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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Many of you face the idea of speaking in public with stark terror, right? Rejoice! This book will help you banish your fears for good. Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right workds together and deliver them in a way that makes your...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"Formal oral presentations communicate a message in a way that is unlike any other method of delivery. Nothing is more influential than a dynamic, face-to-face presentation followed by a lively discussion among the various stakeholders. A powerful presentation will endure in the minds of the audience and ultimately become a motivating force that positively influences their decision making. To make your presentation memorable, you must understand what...
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Publisher
ATD Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Get into the business of speaking and training. There are dozens of books on public speaking. But only Speak for a Living will show you how to launch, build, and sustain a successful speaking and training career. Wondering whether making the leap into this industry is for you? In this revised and expanded edition, authors Anne Bruce and Sardék Love offer updated strategies for navigating the public-speaking business. Their new material on social...
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Say everything volume 1
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English
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"Everyone knows Miz Poppy, the vibrant reviewer whose commentary brightens the New Orleans nightlife. But no one knows Hollyn Tate, the real face behind the media star...or the fear that keeps her isolated. When her boss tells her she needs to add video to her blog or lose her job, she's forced to rely on an unexpected source to help her face her fears. When aspiring actor Jasper Deares finds out the shy woman who orders coffee every day is actually...
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Association for Talent Development
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Overcome Your Fear of Presenting Are you afraid of public speaking? Do you feel anxious before presenting? Are you worried about making mistakes in front of others and being judged? If so, you are not alone-public speaking and presenting are among the things people fear the most. Conquer your phobia of public speaking with 10 Steps to Successful Presentations. In this second edition, the Association for Talent Development provides an updated 10-step...
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Apress
Pub. Date
[2022]
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English
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Unlock your potential and understand how you can have an audience hanging on to your every word. Entrepreneurs and business professionals often have to pitch their products and projects to an audience - whether at a conference stage, meetup group, to VC firms or even at the office to their peers and leaders. Through this book, you will learn how to plan, rehearse, and deliver the perfect presentation for your needs. You'll review different presentation...
11) How to present to absolutely anyone: confident public speaking and presenting in every situation
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Capstone, a Wiley Brand
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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How to Present to Absolutely Anyone is the ultimate guide to successful public speaking. Presentations, talks, and speeches are unavoidable in school, work, and even social occasions (have you ever had to deliver a wedding toast?)--but fear of public speaking is statistically more common than fear of death. Author Mark Rhodes once pretended he had crashed his car to avoid doing a presentation! Permanent avoidance will eventually hold you back, but...
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Learn the secrets of successful speaking, communicating and presenting Do you get nervous when presenting at work? Do you want to showcase your knowledge, influence people and accelerate your career? How to Present reveals the winning formulas that ensure you are a confident, clear and influential presenter every time. Presentation skills expert Michelle Bowden shares her internationally proven system for exceptional presenting, starting with analysis...
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Pub. Date
[2018]
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English
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An award-winning news anchor presents methods for better communication in any business environment During her 20 years in broadcasting, award-winning news anchor Suzanne Bates conducted more than 10,000 interviews, during which she witnessed business leaders, politicians, and celebrities at their best and worst. Now a top CEO communication coach, Bates is renowned for her uncanny ability to transform even the shyest oratorical mouse into a public-speaking...
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Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
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English
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This book shows how ripping up the traditional presentation Dos and Don'ts will make you a better, more relaxed, and more effective presenter. It includes stories of people who not only were able to become great presenters by being "bad" but actually came to enjoy it.
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee! 13 things you'll discover when reading this book ... 1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him ... and how it will help how you communicate. 2. Seven ways to manage your nerves (surprisingly, you don't want to eliminate them). 3. Why our obsession with body language is totally wrong, and what to focus on instead. 4. Why you must think...
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English
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Eleven-year-old Ava Andrews has a Technicolor interior with a gray shell. On the inside, she bubbles with ideas and plans. On the outside, everyone except her best friend, Zelia, thinks she doesn't talk or, worse, is stuck-up. What nobody knows is that Ava has invisible disabilities: anxiety and a heart condition.Ava hopes middle school will be a fresh start, but when Zelia moves across the country and Ava's Nana Linda pushes her to speak up about...
18) Speechless
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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As if being stuffed into last year's dress pants at his cousin's wake weren't uncomfortable enough, thirteen-year-old Jimmy has just learned from his mother that he has to say a few words at the funeral the next day. Why him? What could he possibly say about his cousin, who ruined everything they did? He can't recall one birthday party, family gathering, or school event with Patrick that didn't result in injury or destruction. As Jimmy attempts to...
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