Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career

by Michael J. Gelb

Overview

Seventy-four percent of Americans suffer from glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. In fact, even top professional speakers and accomplished actors experience butterflies before presenting. They never eliminate the butterflies; they just teach them how to fly in formation. How? Michael Gelb’s techniques will help you clarify and shape your message so that your audience — no matter how big or small, in person or virtual — will care about it. Once the message is clear, he teaches you how to convey it in memorable, creative, and effective ways. Gelb shows that public speaking is a skill anyone can learn and enjoy. Mastering the Art of Public Speaking will guide you to rediscover your natural gift for communication while strengthening confidence and presence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608686278
Publisher:	New World Library
Publication date:	09/08/2020
Pages:	232
Sales rank:	1,068,063
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Michael J. Gelb is a professional public speaker renowned for his life-changing presentations on creative leadership, genius thinking, and conscious business. He has served as an executive leadership and presentation coach to AT&T, DuPont, Genentech, KPMG, Merck, Microsoft, Nike, YPO, and many others.

Table of Contents

Preface: Connect before Speaking xi

Introduction: The #1 Fear Is the #1 Skill 1

1 In Order to Flow, Think Like a Pro 13

2 Empathize with Your Audience 23

3 Use Mind Maps to Generate, Organize, and Remember Your Message 39

4 PROPAR: Structure Your Presentation So That the Audience Remembers Your Message 57

5 All Business Is Show Business 77

6 Words Matter 95

7 Cultivate Your Body Language 113

8 If the Buddha Gave Sales Presentations 141

Conclusion: The Master's Secret Mirror 163

Questions and Answers 171

Keeping a Presentation Journal 179

Acknowledgments 187

Notes 189

Recommended Resources 199

Index 201

About the Author 215

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Michael Gelb:

“Michael Gelb is an authentic source of practical wisdom for those who seek to develop their creative powers.”
— Murray Gell-Mann, Nobel Laureate in Physics

“One of the great master teachers and presenters in the world today.”
— Raj Sisodia, PhD, FW Olin Distinguished Professor of Global Business at Babson College, co-author of Conscious Capitalism

“Those who have watched Gelb in action know him as a master practitioner of many disciplines.”
— Ted Hughes, former Poet Laureate of Great Britain

“Are you hoping to make creativity a daily practice, but feel that what you're doing just isn't working? Michael Gelb shows us how to tap into a creative energy that's been recognized and cultivated for millennia.”
— Daniel H Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive

“A master of the art of creative thinking, Michael will guide you in an exploration of your mind’s potential that is uniquely entertaining and illuminating.
— Jean Houston, Ph.D., author of The Possible Human

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