| Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, and Inspire Your Audience Contributor(s): Hennessey, Amanda (Author), Rush, Rebecca (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1508295727 ISBN-13: 9781508295723 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: May 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Public Speaking & Speech Writing - Business & Economics | Business Communication - Meetings & Presentations - Business & Economics | Skills |
| Dewey: 808.51 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.8" W x 5.6" (0.30 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Are you part of the 73% of the population that experiences anxiety from public speaking? Face your fears with this valuable guide that combines real-world case studies and practice activities to help build your confidence. You may not be afraid of heights or spiders but making a speech in front of a large crowd--whether it's a wedding party, an awards ceremony, or even doing a presentation in the office--is sure to get your heart pounding and your palms sweaty. But with Your Guide to Public Speaking in hand, there's no need to fear public speaking a second longer. This practical and indispensable guide teaches you to understand and work with your audience, take control of your own emotions, and create the perfect materials to supplement your speech and help drive your message home. With practice activities, real-world case studies, tips you never thought you needed--and more --you'll find everything you need to become a speech master in no time at all. From preparing for a video conference, rallying for support for a cause that's important to you, or facing down multiple interviews, you can banish those fears and feel empowered no matter what the situation with Your Guide to Public Speaking. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rush, Rebecca: - Rebecca Rush narrates from her cozy home studio in Minneapolis. She grew up with a passion for books and received a degree in English literature from UMass Amherst. She delights in bringing to life the characters within her audiobooks and relishes the opportunity to live vicariously through them. Her most popular genres include self-help, family-friendly fare, and Christian romance.Hennessey, Amanda: - Amanda Hennessey is the founder of Boston Public Speaking, where her innovative strategies give people confidence and charisma through finding their own unique voice. For over a decade, she has empowered individuals, including CEOs, scientists, students, executives, entrepreneurs, activists, chefs, doctors, and even a top dog trainer to shift from fearful to fierce. Currently, Amanda leads public speaking workshops across the country, working with individuals and organizations, including Boston Children's Hospital, MIT, Simmons School of Social Work, and Petco. She taught acting at Boston University's Department of Film and Television and at New York Film Academy. Amanda received her MFA at the Actors Studio Drama School and went on to act in films, plays, and commercials. She is a cofounder of Boston Acting Classes, where she teaches with her husband, Art Hennessey. She can be reached through BostonPublicSpeaking.com or SanDiegoPublicSpeaking.com. |