Make a Great Speech: Teach Yourself

Informationen zum Autor Jackie Arnold is a professional voice coach who runs a Business Development Coaching Consultancy in addition to being a keynote speaker. She worked in BBC Broadcasting for a number of years as presenter, producer, singer and voice coach, and is a member of the Voice Network in addition to being a qualified toastmaster. Klappentext Written by a professional toastmaster, keynote speaker and voice coach, this book gives you all you need to make an effective speech on any occasion. From weddings and christenings to fundraising events and after-dinner speeches, it offers suitable material for any occasion, with practical techniques and strategies for everything from using props to conquering stage fright and banishing your butterflies forever.Teach Yourself the worlds leading learning brand is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you dont have much time, dont worry every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.- Gives you a comprehensive source of advice, material and techniques for wedding speeches- Offers hints on how to speak effectively and conquer your butterflies- Features practical guides to making the most of props and technology Zusammenfassung This book gives you practical advice, hints, tips and techniques to deliver a confident and sparkling speech on any occasion Inhaltsverzeichnis : Part 1 How to:: 1 Get started: 2- Get Speaking & presenting skills: 3- Use Technology & Props: Part 2 On specific occasions:: 4- Weddings/Civil ceremonies: 5- Christenings/Birth celebrations: 6- After dinner events: 7- Sports events: 8- Milestone Birthdays: 9- Retirement: 10- Funerals: 11- Prize/award ceremonies: 12- Local clubs and groups: 13- Fund raising events: 14- Networking events: Part 3 - When:: 15- Standing up for your rights: 16- Preparing for an interview: 17- Speaking effectively on the telephone: 18- Making an initial inquiry: 19- Making a complaint/confronting authority: 20 - Making an acceptance speech: 21 - Giving a speech about your hobby/job: 22- Avoiding pitfalls: Further Resources...

Klappentext

Written by a professional toastmaster, keynote speaker and voice coach, this book gives you all you need to make an effective speech on any occasion. From weddings and christenings to fundraising events and after-dinner speeches, it offers suitable material for any occasion, with practical techniques and strategies for everything from using props to conquering stage fright and banishing your butterflies forever.

Teach Yourself the worlds leading learning brand is relaunched in 2010 as a multi-platform experience that will keep you motivated to achieve your goals. Let our expert author guide you through this brand new edition, with personal insights, tips, energising self-tests and summaries throughout the book. Go online at www.teachyourself.com for tests, extension articles and a vibrant community of like-minded learners. And if you dont have much time, dont worry every book gives you 1, 5 and 10-minute bites of learning to get you started.

• Gives you a comprehensive source of advice, material and techniques for wedding speeches
• Offers hints on how to speak effectively and conquer your butterflies
• Features practical guides to making the most of props and technology

Zusammenfassung
This book gives you practical advice, hints, tips and techniques to deliver a confident and sparkling speech on any occasion

Inhalt

• : Part 1 – How to:
• : 1 –Get started
• : 2- Get Speaking & presenting skills
• : 3- Use Technology & Props
• : Part 2 – On specific occasions:
• : 4- Weddings/Civil ceremonies
• : 5- Christenings/Birth celebrations
• : 6- After dinner events
• : 7- Sports events
• : 8- Milestone Birthdays
• : 9- Retirement
• : 10- Funerals
• : 11- Prize/award ceremonies
• : 12- Local clubs and groups
• : 13- Fund raising events
• : 14- Networking events
• : Part 3 - When:
• : 15- Standing up for your rights
• : 16- Preparing for an interview
• : 17- Speaking effectively on the telephone
• : 18- Making an initial inquiry
• : 19- Making a complaint/confronting authority
• : 20 - Making an acceptance speech
• : 21 - Giving a speech about your hobby/job
• : 22- Avoiding pitfalls
• : Further Resources