Speak With Confidence: Powerful Presentations That Inform, Inspire, And Persuade

How virtually anyone can be an effective public speaker and give powerful presentations

From nationally respected communications guru Dianna Booher, here is a complete program for business professionals who want to take their public speaking skills to a bold new level. Writing for sweaty-palmed beginners and seasoned execs alike, Booher delivers powerful, battle-tested strategies and tips guaranteed to transform even the most fainthearted presenter into a masterful communicator.

In addition to a clear, systematic presentation of the basics that every public speaker must learn, she offers invaluable guidelines for experienced speakers who'd like to fine-tune their skills, as well as guidance on how to seamlessly integrate multimedia into a presentation. In Speak with Confidence! , readers will learn how to:

- Analyze audiences on the fly and adjust speeches accordingly

- Develop a high-impact style of delivery

- Avoid most speech-planning pitfalls

- Involve audiences and deflect distractions

- Create an executive presence