Become a Public Speaking Pro in 5 Steps

By Dr Carole Embden-Peterson

No matter how experienced you think you are, speaking before an audience is not an easy feat. Those who seem to do it effortlessly know the strategy, know the secret. They can keep audiences engaged from start to finish.
Do you wish to be like that? Do you want to get over the fear, and anxiety of public speaking? Well, you can!
If you are going to speak at a business meeting, a conference, a company meeting or any event, this book will guide you to the path of success. It's easy to navigate with great tips that will turn you into a public speaking pro in no time.
"This is an outstanding book. Dr. Peterson has managed to capture the skills needed to be an effective public speaker. It's not long winded, she gets to the point with great examples and tips."
Becoming a confident and effective public speaker is a valuable skill that can help you in many areas of your personal and professional life. Becoming a public speaking pro takes time and effort, but by following these five steps you can become a more confident and effective public speaker and impress your audience every time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dr Carole Embden-Peterson
• Release date: Mar 22, 2023
• ISBN: 9798987831632

Book preview

Introduction

An effective presentation grabs your attention and doesn't let it go. How can you do that? How can you hold someone's attention throughout an entire presentation? You may be thinking that is not possible for you. This may be because you suffer from anxiety when speaking in front of a group. If when asked to speak in front of a group, you suffer from one of the following symptoms, you suffer from anxiety:

Heart palpitations

Shaking/trembling

Dry or cotton mouth

Shivers

Mind goes blank

Feeling as if you need to go to the bathroom

This type of anxiety will prevent you from giving any kind of presentation.

Maybe you don’t suffer from anxiety, but you just don’t know how to keep your audience engaged.

Well, this practical handbook will tell you how to present in front of an audience, whether you suffer from anxiety or don't know how to speak effectively in front of a group. By completing this book, you will

Learn how to reduce your stress or make it disappear completely.

Know strategies and skills that will improve your sales, your reputation, and your image among your competitors, peers, and your standing in the workplace.

This simple book covers the 5 elements that make for a riveting presentation.

Why is Public Speaking Important

Public speaking is vital to any business because communication is the foundation of business success. Good communication allows business owners to form meaningful connections and influence decision-making. It's at the heart of everything we do.

Improving your communication skills will positively impact how you communicate with clients, customers, colleagues, team members, business partners, and even friends and family members. Learning presentation skills will allow you to appear more confident and collected in front of your audience.

CHAPTER 1

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