Speak With Power and Grace: A Woman's Guide to Public SpeakingCitadel Press, 1997 - 245 pages Public speaking can be a terrifying process for anyone, but for women it can be particularly painful. Whether the situation is a departmental presentation or a graduation address, women often find themselves frightened and unprepared for the speech, despite their knowledge of the subject. Drawing on her own successful experience and presenting pertinent advice from top female executives, Linda D. Swink leads women through each step of researching and preparing for a speech, using visual aids and props, breath and voice control, and learning to dress with authority. "Speak with Power and Grace" covers all aspects of giving a speech and will empower any woman who wants her words to be taken seriously. -- From publisher's description. |
Contents
Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking | 3 |
The Who What Where When and How of Preparing a Speech 11 255 | 11 |
Writing the Speech | 29 |
Revising the Speech | 54 |
DELIVERY | 69 |
Body LanguageMaking the Right Moves | 71 |
From a Whisper to a Roar The Female Voice | 80 |
Visual AidsI See What Youre Saying | 95 |
The Communication Process | 169 |
HumorNo Laughing Matter | 178 |
The Executive Briefing | 189 |
Meeting the Media | 198 |
Making an Introduction | 205 |
Serving as Emcee | 212 |
Persuasive Speeches | 219 |
Special Occasions | 225 |
Practice Makes Perfect | 113 |
Platform Techniques and Etiquette | 120 |
Special Concerns for Women at the Lectern | 140 |
Conclusion | 238 |
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Speak with Power and Grace: A Woman's Guide to Public Speaking Linda D. Swink No preview available - 2014 |
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