- Paperback: 202 pages
- Publisher: Pearson; 1 edition (22 Sep 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0205268102
- ISBN-13: 978-0205268108
- Product Dimensions: 21.9 x 14.1 x 1.2 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,236,876 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The credibility of the speaker is the single most important factor in any speaker's success, according to nearly every speech textbook. Communication research reveals the importance of other factors: the speaker's delivery, appearance, body language, and vocal skills. The use of space affects the speaker-audience relationship: the speaker who is too distant from the audience, rambles aimlessly, or violates the audience's space works against the audience's trust. A monotonous voice pattern may not only put some to sleep but irritate and alienate those who manage to stay awake! Hillman covers the whole package, showing how presentation can make all the difference in how well your message is understood. From effective pitch patterns to the amazing impact of posture, Hillman shows how to develop communication behavior that makes a positive first impression and keeps the attention and interest of the audience to the closing words.
About the Author
Ralph Hillman Ph.D. is Professor of Speech Communication at Middle Tennessee State University. He is widely known among professional speakers in the National Speakers Association as "the speaker who speaks to speakers about speaking." His area of expertise is the use of delivery factors - voice and body - in business presentations. He also speaks extensively to business audiences on self-esteem and the handling of stress. He was a keynote speaker for the annual meeting of Toastmasters International in Toronto, Canada. He is co-author of Communication Strategies and WFYV: Work For Your Voice, a text on voice improvement.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Good book to take your presentations to the next level
11 Nov 2001
Format:Paperback
I found this book when looking for something above the many "basic" presentation skills books that are out there - and this book delivers.
Ralph covers the various voice qualities in detail, and the impact these qualities has on audience perception. He covers how to add more variety to your voice via rate, pitch and volume - each are covered in detail along with when to vary these for effect.
Ralph also covers how to support your voice, and then goes into the technical aspects of voice production and phonetics (via the International Phonetic Alphabet - or IPA).
The book finishes with tips on dress, movement, eye contact, external factors, health and practice. It also includes 27 exercises designed to improve your voice and overall presentation technique.
Overall this book provides much information that can help take your presentation style to the next level.
Ralph covers the various voice qualities in detail, and the impact these qualities has on audience perception. He covers how to add more variety to your voice via rate, pitch and volume - each are covered in detail along with when to vary these for effect.
Ralph also covers how to support your voice, and then goes into the technical aspects of voice production and phonetics (via the International Phonetic Alphabet - or IPA).
The book finishes with tips on dress, movement, eye contact, external factors, health and practice. It also includes 27 exercises designed to improve your voice and overall presentation technique.
Overall this book provides much information that can help take your presentation style to the next level.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
A must for teachers, professionals, or anyone who speaks!
9 Nov 2003
Format:Paperback
As a part-time instructor at a two-year college, I found this book very helpful. Knowing your content is not enough when you are teaching or speaking to colleagues. Irritating physical or vocal mannerisms can turn your audience off. Read this book and learn how to correct these small but critical errors in your delivery and you're sure to engage your audience on a new, deeper level.
I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Hillman speak. If you get the opportunity, don't miss him! He is dynamic and inspirational!
I was fortunate enough to hear Dr. Hillman speak. If you get the opportunity, don't miss him! He is dynamic and inspirational!
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