Speak with Confidence: Powerful Presentations that Inform, Inspire and Persuade (Unabridged‪)‬

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 presentation skills and 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!, listeners will learn how to:

Analyze audiences on the fly and adjust presentations and speeches accordingly
Develop a high-impact style of delivery that engages audiences
Think on their feet under pressure
Respond to questions with credibility and poise
Structure presentations to grab attention
Add the finishing touches with effective openings, closings, and transitions
Design visuals that support rather than sabotage their message
Master storytelling techniques
Avoid most speech-planning pitfalls
Involve audiences and deflect distractions
Create an executive presence