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Informationen zum Autor Cristina Stuart Klappentext Do you feel self-conscious when asked to give a talk or make a presentation? Do you find it difficult to express yourself clearly at the office or during an interview? Have you ever suffered from a pounding heart, dry mouth or blank mind? Speak for Yourself is for everyone who has to speak in public, whether you are a novice or an experienced speaker. It is packed with proven strategies and reassuring advice that will help you to convey your message with maximum impact and effect. Cristina Stuart, Britain's leading trainer of communication skills, shows you how to: * Give successful talks, presentations and speeches * Speak with assurance at meetings and interviews * Present your ideas in an articulate and fluent style * Be persuasive and convincing when talking to others * Capture and hold listeners' attention * Control your nerves and build your confidence * Use humour effectively * Address large audiences with increased professionalism * Face the media with confidence Vorwort An indispensable guide to effective public speaking written by an expert author Zusammenfassung An indispensable guide to effective public speaking written by an expert author This is an indispensable guide to effective public speaking written by an expert author. Whether you wish to prepare for a conversation with the bank manager, a meeting with a handful of business colleagues or a speech to hundreds of delegates at a conference, Speak for Yourself offers practical advice, tips and techniques to build your confidence. Based on Cristina Stuart's highly regarded teaching seminars. Cristina Stuart shows how even the most nervous can become successful public speakers, simply by mastering the basic steps. Discover the importance of preparation and planning, understanding your audience and the vital components of voice, appearance and body language. Informatively written and clearly presented, Speak for Yourself will enable you to acquire the confidence and enthusiasm to get your message across. The advice is relevant whether you are addressing a small meeting or giving a speech at a major conference....
