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The essentials of persuasive public speaking / Sims Wyeth.

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: 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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Libro 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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