Speaking Career

Edited by filmmaker Sean Conant and with contributions from some of the country's leading scholars including Sean Wilentz, Craig L. Symonds, and Harold Holzer, this volume explores how in the century and a half since it was delivered, the Gettysburg Address has proven a seemingly inexhaustible source of somber reflection and soaring hope, and why its language continues to resonate with so many people seeking meaning for their own struggles and sacrifices.

Trainer scheitern auf der Bühne, wenn sie als Redner nicht völlig anders auftreten, als sie es bisher gewohnt waren. Um als Speaker erfolgreich zu sein, müssen sie ihr Businessmodel radikal erneuern. Hermann Scherer gehört unter den Topspeakern zu den besten und gibt mit diesem Hörbuch erstmals sein gesamtes Wissen an Trainer weiter, die sich zu Experten und Rednern entwickeln möchten.Anhand vieler Beispiele erfolgreicher Redner-Kollegen zeigt er, worauf es ankommt.

In today’s corporate world and in politics, people with the ability to captivate and persuade those audiences they speak to usually find themselves recognized at a high level and in great demand. While their audiences may range from just a single client in a sales presentation to a fully packed stadium at a political rally, the techniques used by all successful presenters have a common theme.

For speakers who want to make their presentations more impressive than the tens of thousands of speeches delivered (and immediately forgotten) every day, The How of WOW offers a refreshing antidote to the usual formulas. The How of WOW offers hundreds of practical tips, techniques, and illuminating examples to help speakers at every stage of the speech process, from considering an invitation to speak to making sure that the message is remembered even after the speech is over.

In Prophets, Gurus, and Pundits, author Anna M. Young proposes that the difficulty of bridging the gap between intellectuals and the public is not a failure of ideas; rather, it is an issue of rhetorical strategy. By laying a rhetorical foundation and presenting analytical case studies of contemporary "public intellectuals," Young creates a training manual for intellectuals who seek to connect with a public audience and effect change writ large.

Following World War II, through the 1990s, there existed a sense of mutual distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union. The hostile environment included American fears of a Russian plan to control the world and the USSR's resentment over US intervention in foreign countries. The Cold War includes such speeches as JFK's address to the nation on the arms buildup in Cuba and commending West Berliners on their dedication to democracy.

Every four years on January 20, the President of the United States is sworn into office. Most often following a hard-fought campaign season, the voters determine the number of electoral votes each candidate is awarded and the winner takes the oath of office given by the chief justice of the United States. The Inaugurations is a compilation of every inauguration speech given by the newly sworn-in president, from Franklin Delano Roosevelt through Donald J. Trump.

Are you ready for your confidence to explode? Ready for your audiences to request you again and again? Ready to add some zeros and commas to your bank account? Regardless of your industry, profession, job, career, dream, or aspiration, there is a universal skill that you can develop that will be responsible for a large portion of your overall success. What is that skill? It's public speaking and presentation.

Expert speaking coach Ian Nichol writes a thorough and authoritative guide to public speaking. Written in an engaging and informative style, with a great undercurrent of humour, Stand and Deliver! makes for a relaxing and highly enjoyable listen, which reinforces Ian’s no-nonsense message on how listeners can dramatically improve their speaking performances. Ian’s unfailing honesty when setting out his personal experiences of triumph and disaster will inspire listeners, teaching them that what works for one person may not work for another.

Features Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Fireside Chats that were used to inform and build support for his presidency. From 1933 to 1945, families would gather around their living room radio to listen to the president explain everything from why he was closing banks to declaring war on Japan following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert Wikstrom.

For almost 30 years, William F. Gavin wrote speeches at the highest levels of government. Speechwright is his insider's view of politics, a shrewd critique of presidential and congressional rhetoric, and a personal look at the political leaders for whom he wrote speeches. While serving President Richard Nixon and candidate Ronald Reagan, Gavin advocated for "working rhetoric".

Women are steadily showing up in powerful positions, and better communication and public speaking give women the ability to develop their full potential, seize every opportunity, and realize their aspirations. Whether pitching for new business, delivering a talk at a conference, raising money for a non-profit, or communicating one-on-one with coworkers, women can become effective, powerful communicators when they learn to speak with authenticity and confidence.

Das Erfolgsbuch über gelungene Kommunikation - endlich als ungekürztes Hörbuch. Klarheit wird in Zeiten der Informationsflut und der zahlreichen technischen Möglichkeiten zunehmend wichtig. Wir kommunizieren immer häufiger, schneller und auf unterschiedlichen Kanälen. Wir leben unseren Alltag in den sozialen Medien öffentlich, gleichzeitig leiden die Klarheit und Substanz unserer Botschaften, was zu Missverständnissen und Streit führt.

A collection of short-short stories on creativity, public speaking, and social skills.

Para muita gente, falar em público é um enorme desafio, não importa se é uma palestra para dezenas de pessoas ou uma apresentação para o chefe ou o cliente. Apresentações convincentesdará a você a confiança e as ferramentas necessárias para vender suas ideias e inspirar as pessoas. Aprenda a calcular o tempo certo de uma palestra sem correr o risco de entediar os participantes, decidir se é ou não necessário usar o PowerPoint e escolher um layout e as melhores imagens para os slides.

Considerado um dos mais importantes especialistas em oratória em todo o mundo, Reinaldo Polito contou com a colaboração de Rachel Polito para reunir neste livro as técnicas mais eficazes para melhorar a comunicação tanto em apresentações, palestras e reuniões quanto em situações do dia a dia, como uma conversa com amigos ou colegas de trabalho. No fim de cada capítulo, há um pequeno resumo que pode ser lido em até um minuto, otimizando a aprendizagem daqueles que estão sempre com pressa e que não querem se preocupar em decorar regras nem conceitos teóricos.

I believe everyone has a story to tell. We all have experiences, memories, expertise and lessons we have learned that can benefit other people. I love the experience of when a "talk" comes to me. It's as if a seed was planted, and it starts to grow. It can even wake me up in the middle of the night!

Wenn Sie als Moderator bei Veranstaltungen oder als Projektverantwortlicher in einem Meeting überzeugen wollen, sollten Sie bei Ihrem Auftritt nichts dem Zufall überlassen. Dieser Taschenguide hilft Ihnen mit vielen Praxistipps bei der Vorbereitung, damit Sie selbstbewusst vor Ihr Publikum treten können. Die TaschenGuides von Haufe - kompaktes Wissen für Beruf, Studium und Weiterbildung.

Many people are crippled in their personal and professional lives by a deep fear of speaking in public. They avoid leadership roles, suffer anxiety in group settings, and refuse invitations where they might be called upon to speak.

The ability to stand up and give a presentation, a speech, a lesson or a toast in a way that captures your audience's attention and actually makes them think, feel or do something as a result is one of the most effective ways to stand out at work and in life. This book is a shortcut to making you shine on stage when you are under the spotlight or presenting on screen. It is a practical guide to giving presentations that will take away the fear factor by providing the tips, techniques and tools to create and deliver presentations you'll enjoy giving and your audience will want to hear.