Business Speech

Whether you like it or loathe it, public speaking is something many of us have to do. Be it presentations to colleagues or speeches to a room full of near-strangers, we all want to shine…or at least get through it with our dignity intact. Luckily Philip Collins, former Chief Speech Writer to Tony Blair, knows exactly what’s needed to give a storming speech. The secret, according to Philip, is content. Too many of us focus on how we’re presenting, and don’t spend enough time thinking about what we’re presenting. The secret to memorable, polished speeches is to think more about the material you’re sharing.

As a White House speechwriter, Terry Szuplat helped craft hundreds of speeches for President Obama. But when it came to public speaking himself, Szuplat—like many people—was gripped by anxiety and preferred to stay in the shadows. When he was invited to give the first major speech of his life, he faced a choice: keep hiding from what scared him, or finally face his fears.

Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether you're speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview.

Based on her inspiring, viral 2018 commencement speech to Barnard College’s graduates in New York City, New York Times best-selling author, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA World Cup champion Abby Wambach delivers her empowering rally cry for women to unleash their individual power, unite with their pack, and emerge victorious together.

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history. From ancient times to the American Revolution, from the days before slaves had been emancipated (or women had the vote) to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has gathered some of the most important and iconic speeches ever delivered and presents them here - with a biographical background for each speaker - in this complete collection.

Finally, a comprehensive resource to help you master speaking techniques and more. Learn from the world’s legendary professional speakers as they teach you how to tell your story, deliver a public speech, combat stage fright, control non-verbals, and persuade an audience. Even with the most difficult speaking subjects, learn how to use humor, quotes, and statistics to highlight a point.

"The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do". With these words, Apple Inc., and its leader, Steve Jobs, catalyzed a movement. Whenever Jobs took the stage to talk about new Apple products, the whole world seemed to stop and listen. That’s because Jobs was offering a vision of the future. He wanted you to feel what the world might someday be like, and trust him to take you there. As a leader, you have the same potential to not only anticipate the future and invent creative initiatives, but to also inspire those around you.

Delivering a speech can be nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t do it frequently. The pounding heart, trembling hands, and almost overwhelming urge to flee. Rest assured, you're far from alone. But imagine a path rooted in time-tested ancient wisdom that can transform you from a hesitant speaker to someone capable of leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

How a Michigan farm boy became the richest man in America is a classic, almost mythic tale, but never before has Henry Ford's outsized genius been brought to life so vividly as it is in this engaging and superbly researched biography. The real Henry Ford was a tangle of contradictions. He set off the consumer revolution by producing a car affordable to the masses, all the while lamenting the moral toll exacted by consumerism.

This definitive box set includes all the landmark speeches of the great orator and American leader Martin Luther King, Jr., from his inspirational "I Have a Dream" to his firey "Give Us the Ballot." Comprised of recordings previously included in A Call to Conscience and A Knock at Midnight, The Essential Box Set is a must-have for any home, library, or school collection.

هل تجد صعوبةً في الوقوف أمام جَمع من النّاس والحديث عن أفكارك ومشاعرك أو حتى قراءة مقطع ما من قصيدة أو مقال بصوتٍ عالٍ أمام أحد؟ هل تبدأ بالارتجاف وتتلعثم الكلمات في حلقك ويرتجّ صوتك ؟.

Public speaking is a process of telling stories to get a message across - if we think of it this way, then we only need to work on getting better at telling stories. We tell stories every day. We tell them to our friends, to our families, to our colleagues. We even tell them to strangers on the plane. If we learn to share our stories well, then people will have a positive association. As salespeople, we can link stories to our key points.

In a business world where we are told that time is money, the real currency is communicating clearly at a poised and measured pace. Better Business Speech: Techniques, Tricks, and Shortcuts for Public Speaking at Work by Paul Geiger focuses on the challenges of being a strong communicator in a range of business settings. It begins with the basic premise that all speaking for business is public speaking. Therefore, these are the communication scenarios where any lack of confidence in speech ability will be magnified.

In this speech training manual, we teach you how to produce all British English sounds. Each chapter in the book covers one sound. First, we explain how to place your tongue, lips, and jaw for the target sound. Then you repeat the sound in words, phrases, sentences, proverbs, famous quotations, verses, and tongue twisters. In addition, you drill contraction exercises, words with silent letters, and French expressions used in business in the English-speaking world. This is the most complete and comprehensive resource for business speech training.

Do you need to do a wedding speech but have no idea how to start or what to say? Are you nervous about standing up and speaking in public? The Wedding Speech Manual is your complete, practical, step-by-step guide to how to write and perform a personalized wedding speech: something which will be enjoyed and cherished by your loved ones, friends, and family.

Did you know where the wealthiest place in the world is? No it isn’t Dubai, America, or China. It’s the graveyard! This is the place where dreams, talents, inventions, and goals are buried. Most people never reach their full potential in life because of fear, and one of the most common fears is public speaking.

Alixander Dietrich knows a thing or two on public speaking. From being stricken with crippling stage-fright to delivering speeches for international competitions, universities, and corporations, he shares his speech-writing process in this crash course to assist beginner and veteran speakers alike!

Every time we are asked to give a speech, we feel a sense of nervous energy flow through our body. We think, "I hope that this turns out well." We would give anything to be able to control the future and make this our best speech ever. Well, I've got some good news for you: you are in control and you can make that happen.

This dynamic 60-minute keynote address to Insurance Companies is truly a classic. They paid Ed Foreman $30 million dollars for this speech. Join 500 enthusiastic corporate leaders as they learn how to laugh, love and live their way to the GOOOD Life! This is a "must-listen" audio for anyone interested in improving teamwork and bottom-line results within their organization. This is a challenging time for many in America...and Ed Foreman shows you the way to overcome today's challenges and become victorious in the arena of life.

In his TED Talk classic from September 2009, titled How Great Leaders Inspire Action, Simon Sinek models what might be the textbook speech. In Speech Blueprint, Paul Gustavson breaks down the ten essential elements for presenting an idea that inspires action based on Simon’s model. He shows how it is a powerful mechanism that anyone can use.