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"Enlightening, insightful and savvy – this book is packed with brilliant ideas. Probably one of the most clear, concise and useful books I have ever read on the subject."
Paul McGee, ‘The Sumo Guy’ and author of Self Confidence: The Remarkable Truth of Why a Small Change Can Make A Big Difference
“This is an outstanding book. As a professional speaker of many years, I only wish it had been around when I started out”
David Thomas, International Speaker, Bestselling Author, Memory Champion and Guinness Record Breaker
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Speaking in public can be fun – honestly!
Whatever the occasion, whatever the content, whatever the situation, this book will teach you everything you need to know to plan, prepare and deliver any speech or presentation and will give you the skills to deliver it with style, wit, charm and confidence.
Discover expert tips, tricks, tools and techniques that will help you build on skills and abilities you already have so you can stand up in front of any audience and really wow them.
Whether you’re looking for help in overcoming your fears and building your confidence, or whether you’re already quite good and want to polish your performance, this book will help you.
Anyone can learn to speak in public. This book will show you how even you can do it brilliantly.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found this book easy to read, fun, and packed with all sorts of useful tips and strategies to make your public speaking shine. What I love about this book is that it's not about 'faking it' as a speaker - the author encourages you to be yourself on stage and to let your passion for your subject show. Definitely my preferred approach to speaking.
A quick summary of each part:
Awareness - The first part starts with what you might consider the basics - how body language and vocal delivery affect your speaking. The angle here is that by becoming more aware of what your body and voice do whilst you're speaking, you can choose to act in a more powerful way.
Empathy - looking at how you build rapport with your audience and understand their needs. I particularly liked the bit about different audience types you might come across and how to handle them (I've definitely seen a sniper or two!)
Freshness - how to add interest to what you say to make it more memorable. This is a useful checklist of all of the ways you might use visual aids, the words you say and interactive techniques to wow your audience.
Balance - how to create a decent structure in your speaking that people can make sense of - and that has some power behind it.
Fearlessness- this is my favourite part - it looks at how we become nervous about public speaking and what to do to overcome the fear. It's packed with some really useful tools which I'll definitely try out on my next bit of speaking.
Authenticity - another favourite bit of mine, this section shows you how you don't have to pretend to be someone else to be a great public speaker.
All in all, a really handy read. The illustrations make it a very friendly and approachable book - it's a good one to dip in and out of when you need a refresher.
A quick summary of each part:
Awareness - The first part starts with what you might consider the basics - how body language and vocal delivery affect your speaking. The angle here is that by becoming more aware of what your body and voice do whilst you're speaking, you can choose to act in a more powerful way.
Empathy - looking at how you build rapport with your audience and understand their needs. I particularly liked the bit about different audience types you might come across and how to handle them (I've definitely seen a sniper or two!)
Freshness - how to add interest to what you say to make it more memorable. This is a useful checklist of all of the ways you might use visual aids, the words you say and interactive techniques to wow your audience.
Balance - how to create a decent structure in your speaking that people can make sense of - and that has some power behind it.
Fearlessness- this is my favourite part - it looks at how we become nervous about public speaking and what to do to overcome the fear. It's packed with some really useful tools which I'll definitely try out on my next bit of speaking.
Authenticity - another favourite bit of mine, this section shows you how you don't have to pretend to be someone else to be a great public speaker.
All in all, a really handy read. The illustrations make it a very friendly and approachable book - it's a good one to dip in and out of when you need a refresher.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was really impressed by the way Sarah put across her personality and humour into this book, as this helped me to over come some confidence issues with talking in public and stop taking myself so seriously. She makes it fun and I feel happier about being in situations where I am put on the spot. This book will make a big difference to anyone who feels under pressure when speaking in public. I really recommend this book.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very useful and practical guide for anybody who speaks in public and very accessible. Clearly explained insights and a pleasure to read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Inspiring! Humourous!
A must have for anyone in a journey to develop their public speaking. With great insight and easy to follow stages, this book really allows you to do, try and rejoice with each of... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Rita Liliputian
Not just Brilliant, damn useful too!
When I bought this book I didn't know quite what to expect, but I was blown away by the quality and depth of the information inside. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michelle Rumney
If you don't want fear - what shall we have instead?
Some things seem simple when you can do them - public speaking is one such thing - but what about if your focus is potential negative consequences, trying to be perfect, worried... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mark Stipanovsky
Gives you the power and confidence to present
I have attended two of Sarah's courses and they were a great help in increasing my confidence and knowledge. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Richard Noble
very useful indeed
An excellent step by step guide, lots of humour and great tips to take the fear out of speaking in public!
Published 7 months ago by jb088
Some books are a must-have in life - this is one!
Within minutes of reading this book I felt bits of my brain untangle themselves - those bits that had got themselves in knots from an early age associating speach-giving with... Read more
Published 8 months ago by LJ Berridge
A fresh and authentic approach to public speaking.
This book inspired me and I think it is a great tool for rookies and people who have to speak in public on a regular basis. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Tobias Rossberg
Comprehensive
This is a really good introduction to public speaking, and it doesn't involve making yourself into someone you're not. Read more
Published 8 months ago by T. Butler-Bowdon
brilliant book
Thank you Sarah for sharing all your experience with all of us.
I have just bought that book and have not even read that yet:) But what I am hundred per cent sure, knowing... Read more
I have just bought that book and have not even read that yet:) But what I am hundred per cent sure, knowing... Read more
Published 8 months ago by joanna
Painless public speaking success... and cake
Having done one of the author's workshops, I was eager to get something that I could use to continue to practice at home. I can say I was not disappointed! Read more
Published 8 months ago by Paul Partington
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