The essentials of persuasive public speaking / Sims Wyeth.

By:

Wyeth, Sims

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Company, [2014]Description: xiv, 165 pages ; 21 cmISBN:

9780393346046 (pbk.)
0393346048 (pbk.)

Uniform titles:

Zen monk had sweaty palms eng

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

808.5/1

LOC classification:

PN 4129.15 W979e 2014

Contents:

The power speech -- Preparation -- Delivery -- Design and use of visual aids -- Special occasions.

Summary: In this guide to presenting, the author counsels how to calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he offers stories and advice. And he does more than simply ease dread, he inspires with historical accounts and incisive observations on the power and purpose of speaking well. From advice on the pitch and pace of your speaking voice to admonishments against squirrel paw hands and data crammed PowerPoint slides, the author's pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up straight, lean forward, and tell your story well.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Libro	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Biblioteca Juan Bosch	Humanidades	Humanidades (4to. Piso)	PN 4129.15 W979e 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		00000163627

"Previous edition published under the title "A Zen monk had sweaty palms: pointers on the path to better public speaking."---t.p. verso.

The power speech -- Preparation -- Delivery -- Design and
use of visual aids -- Special occasions.

In this guide to presenting, the author counsels how to
calm a thumping heart and reveals techniques on preparation, delivery, and visual aids as he offers stories and advice. And he does more than simply ease dread, he inspires with historical accounts and incisive observations on the power and purpose of speaking well. From advice on the pitch and pace of your speaking voice to admonishments against squirrel paw hands and data crammed PowerPoint slides, the author's pointers will give you the focus and confidence to stand up straight, lean forward, and tell your story well.

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