Speaking Career

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.

Whether your presentations are one-on-one or to thousands, Tony Jeary covers everything speakers need to positively inspire any autience.

Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change.

In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible.

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.

As much about "speaking in public" as it is about "public speaking, Talking with Confidence for the Painfully Shy can help even the most shy person speak up and speak out in any business or social situation.

Michael Gelb’s techniques will help you clarify and shape your message so that your audience - no matter how big or small, in person or virtual - will care about it. Once the message is clear, he teaches you how to convey it in memorable, creative, and effective ways. Gelb shows that public speaking is a skill anyone can learn and enjoy. Mastering the Art of Public Speaking will guide you to rediscover your natural gift for communication while strengthening confidence and presence.

Every time we open our mouths, we have an effect on ourselves and the way others perceive us. The ability to speak clearly and confidently can make or break a presentation, an important meeting, or even a first date. Now, with the advent of Skype, YouTube, podcasting, Vine, and any number of reality talent competitions, your vocal presence has never been more necessary for success or more central to achieving your dreams.

Ideas don’t sell themselves. As the forces of globalization, automation, and artificial intelligence combine to disrupt every field career, having a good idea isn’t good enough. Mastering the ancient art of persuasion is the key to standing out, getting ahead, and achieving greatness in the modern world. Communication is no longer a “soft” skill - it is the human edge that will make you unstoppable, irresistible, and irreplaceable - earning you that perfect rating, that fifth star.

Conversation Marketing will help you connect your brands, not just to the minds of your consumers, but to their hearts. Slick slogans and catchy ads may still work in some instances, but today's discerning consumers demand more. They want information and a reason to connect with a brand before they act. They want a conversation.

Do you feel that you lack the confidence to express your thoughts? If this is something you can relate to, then you are at the right place because, in this book, I will help you explore all the ways in which you can master public speaking and make your mark with your audience.

It’s difficult to be an effective speaker when you’re not used to speaking in front of a crowd. It’s even more difficult to influence a crowd when you have raging anxiety inside of you. Being able to influence an audience sounds like a difficult task. Without the proper training and the right guide, it’s impossible to take control of the audience’s attention. Luckily for you, this guide on How Highly Effective People Speak is a true game-changer! This book will teach you all the essentials towards becoming a highly effective speaker and will help you enhance your powers of persuasion!

Is your lack of public speaking skills holding your career back? If so, CRUCIAL COMMUNICATION: Control Difficult Workplace Conversations Using Essential Dialogue Tools to Achieve Positive Results More Often is the right book for you! This book shows you how to be and act your best self in a matter of days!

In Joel's Schwartzberg's 10-plus years as a strategic communications trainer, the biggest obstacle he's come across - one that connects directly to nervousness, stammering, rambling, and epic fail - is that most speakers and writers don't have a point. They typically have just a title, a theme, a topic, an idea, an assertion, a catchphrase, or even something much less. This book shows you how to identify your point, leverage it, stick to it, and sell it and how to train others to identify and successfully make their own points.

The ultimate book on public speaking! If you want to be successful these days, you have to master the art of communication! Only those who present themselves authentically and argue wisely can achieve their goals - whether at work or in their private lives. The book Public Speaking teaches you how to use simple strategies to playfully improve your speaking and persuasion skills in order to finally get what you want in life. This book offers beginners a good start to master communication.

Real communication is much more than just talking. Once you've learned how to be a power communicator, there's no limit to how far you can go! Renowned communicator Nido Qubein shows you how to engage people's attention, how to help them understand you, and how to penetrate barriers others may unconsciously set up.

Some find talking to others uncomfortable, difficult, or intimidating. Here is a way to overcome these communication challenges. How to Talk to Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere is the key to building confidence and improving communication skills. Written by Larry King, this guide provides simple and practical advice to help make communication easier, more successful, and even more enjoyable. Anecdotes from a life spent talking - on television, radio, and in person - add to the fun and value of the audiobook.

Speaking to Influence is all about helping you understand how the way that you speak has a powerful effect on your ability to influence your surroundings, your relationships, your reputation, and your potential to succeed. If you feel stuck, like you’ve hit a plateau in life then this audiobook will show you how to take a step back and assess how your current style of communication is keeping you from achieving the results you want and maximizing your powers of influence.

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 lion.

Do you have a message you want to get out into the world? Have you ever dreamed of speaking for a living? Is there something you have to say, but just aren't sure what to do next? The Successful Speaker is a proven, easy-to-follow guide to helping you do just that. Whether you want to speak at your next board meeting or community gathering, start making some extra money on the side, or become a full-time professional speaker, Grant Baldwin knows how to get you from here to there. Why? Because he's done it himself, and has coached over 2,000 speakers.

How many good ideas have you had shot down in a meeting? With guidance from this program, learn to present your ideas with power, think fast when asked a tough question, and even where to sit in a meeting for maximum influence. Learn how to present ideas effectively, build credibility, gauge a group's reaction, make the best use of voice mail, and more. Speaking skills come naturally to some, but everyone can learn them with help from this program. Suitable for all staff members.