- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Villard Books (29 Jan 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0679778683
- ISBN-13: 978-0679778684
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 1 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,514,308 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Anyone who gets anxious about speaking in public has no doubt been given the same tiresome advice again and again. "Just open with a joke," or "just picture your audience in their underwear." If you've ever tried these suggestions, you've no doubt noticed that they are both ineffective and rather disturbing.
Nothing will help you feel more confident than having a carefully planned, thoughtfully written and well-rehearsed presentation. Speak Smart is your roadmap to a winning performance, as this guide shows you how to:
Write and prepare captivating presentations
Decide whether to ad-lib, prepare an outline or follow a script
Set your jitters aside
Skillfully use visual aids
Be aware of your body language
Keep control of question/answer sessions
Included in the book are detailed lessons on:
Speech and nonverbal communication
Writing great presentations
Choosing a presentation format
Choosing visual aids
Preparing for the big speech
Adapting to speaking environments
Fielding questions
Speaking through the media
Diaphragmatic exercises
Nothing will help you feel more confident than having a carefully planned, thoughtfully written and well-rehearsed presentation. Speak Smart is your roadmap to a winning performance, as this guide shows you how to:
Write and prepare captivating presentations
Decide whether to ad-lib, prepare an outline or follow a script
Set your jitters aside
Skillfully use visual aids
Be aware of your body language
Keep control of question/answer sessions
Included in the book are detailed lessons on:
Speech and nonverbal communication
Writing great presentations
Choosing a presentation format
Choosing visual aids
Preparing for the big speech
Adapting to speaking environments
Fielding questions
Speaking through the media
Diaphragmatic exercises
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Fantastic, easy to read book
9 Feb 2005
Speak Smart is a book looking at the techniques of public speaking. Speak Smart goes through all of the subtle things you don't think about when giving a talk, but really should. Things like speech preparation, how to talk (clarity, volume, etc), non-verbal communication, presentation formats are all covered.
Additional topics such as visual aids are looked at. My only problem with this book is that it is a little dated and didn't focus more on Powerpoint presentations, which is the defacto standard at most Universities. However additional sections of how to field questions from the audience, handling enemies, and how to prepare for a presentation make this an excellent read. The author also suggests other books for more information which I found to be invaluable.
The book is well laid out with the main points highlighted and repeat in a appendix for easy review. The author doesn't waste pages with useless information and his humor and wit make read this book very entertaining.
After my previous poor experiences with my last 2 Princeton Review books, I am happy to say that this is by far the best book in this series so far and I happily recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.
Additional topics such as visual aids are looked at. My only problem with this book is that it is a little dated and didn't focus more on Powerpoint presentations, which is the defacto standard at most Universities. However additional sections of how to field questions from the audience, handling enemies, and how to prepare for a presentation make this an excellent read. The author also suggests other books for more information which I found to be invaluable.
The book is well laid out with the main points highlighted and repeat in a appendix for easy review. The author doesn't waste pages with useless information and his humor and wit make read this book very entertaining.
After my previous poor experiences with my last 2 Princeton Review books, I am happy to say that this is by far the best book in this series so far and I happily recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Speak Smart is more helpful than the rest
26 Jun 2000
Most books about public speaking are tedious to read and the content is too general to apply in my specific situation, but Mira's "Speak Smart" was the exact opposite. Mira writes with a conversational, oftentimes funny voice, and the information he has to provide on public speaking is up-to-date, accessible, and completely relevant. I highly recommend this book if you're going to be giving a speech.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Not just what you say, but how you say it!
22 Aug 2001
This book is about how to speak when giving presentations, with a focus on business presentations.
It describes how to say things, with an eye toward avoiding egregious speaking blunders and getting out of unpleasant situations. There is a chapter on how to write a presentation to be interesting and informative. Included is a section on visual presentations, and things to avoid while giving them.
One appendix has a list of valuable speaking exercises targeting respiratory muscles. The other is a list of 44 speaking pointers that were developed throughout the books. You'd be wise to read it before every presentation.
This book is full of simple ways to greatly improve one's speaking skills. I recommend it along with Winning! by Noelle Nelson.
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