| The Confident Speaker |  | Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
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Buy New: $1.69
Avg. Customer Rating:  12 reviews
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Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.51
ASIN: B000XBPOM0
Publication Date: April 23, 2007
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Much More than a Speaking Book July 30, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great book. The one chapter alone on gender differences, and feminine/masculine speaking styles (men to men, men to women, women to women, women to men) makes the book worth hundreds of times the price, especially to anyone in consulting or sales. If you have ever been left shaking your head and wondering what's going on when speaking to people; after reading that chapter, the "light will go on".
This is much more than merely a speaking book. It is a book on communications survival in a highly competitive world - essential for anyone who makes their living by talking to people, and most of us do.
Recommended.
 Useful and practical July 13, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Parts of this book were not applicable to me personally, howerver the rest of the book was thoughtful, helpful and full of practical advice. I'm sure there is great learning in parts for everyone. Definatly worth reading.
great tool!!! June 27, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am just a few chapters into the book and am already able to use the tips from this book to change the way I view public speaking. These tips have even helped me in my "worst fear" of chatting with people one on one. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that ever has to "speak"...okay, that is EVERYONE!!!
This book rocks! June 14, 2007
0 out of 8 found this review helpful
Very impressed that you pulled this off.
Matt (the swede)Donley
The Secret to Overcoming Speaking Anxiety: A Proactive Way June 13, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I've been looking for a book like this for a long time. Although I have read several books on public speaking...and I've done the "Toastmaster's training thing," I'm grateful to have found Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase book with simple and easy-to-understand strategies for what can be a difficult subject -- becoming a confident speaker when it isn't natural to you.
I believe they take a very proactive approach to helping us understand how positive thoughts and beliefs, combined with speaking strategies, give us control over ourselves and our audiences.
They also take a customer centered approach, which they say is very important, because if you don't focus on what your audience wants, you'll never feel confident that you are meeting their needs.
Even if you aren't a professional speaker, you will get something good from this book, especially if you want to confidently get your point across. It might be in a school meeting discussing your children, or supporting an important issue in a community meeting.
Since most people read non-fiction books for the benefit they bring, I've identified a few specific points that you too might find helpful in The Confident Speaker.
** Dispelling the common myths about public speaking anxiety
** What preparations reduce anxiety quickly and easily
** The Do's and Don'ts of great public speaking
** How to connect with your audience and know what they want
** Simple but effective techniques to increase your confidence
I interviewed Harrison and Larina on Inside Success Radio for three reasons: 1) I believe that speaking with an author is the best way to know a book is genuine, 2) it gives the author an opportunity to summarize the main points, which creates a type of "Readers Digest" version of the book, and 3) during an interview you often get additional "golden nuggets" that aren't found in the book.
During the radio interview I asked them to share with everyone what the Inside Success Secret is to being a confident speaker in front of any crowd, and this is what she shared:
"There are many myths out there that need to be dispelled. One is, if you're anxious you will not perform well. In reality we actually need anxiety to perform well; we just need the right level of anxiety. People start getting a little nervous, they feel their heart beating quickly and they think oh no, I'm anxious, I'm not going to do a good job when we found in research that in fact when people are a bit anxious they do a fine job."
After reading their book and interviewing them, I believe Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase are two of the top experts on speaking. By following what they teach you will go from scared speechless to confident speaker. Their proactive strategies are easy to understand, and if you apply them, they will bring quick results....YOU WILL BE A CONFIDENT SPEAKER!"
This book is probably not for the person who is looking for highly advanced techniques for honing a sales presentation. If that is you then I recommend you look for books specific to your particular need.
The rating I use is based on a combination of how much I believe a proactive person might enjoy reading them and how much they might help you to be a more proactive person.
This book easily earns 5 stars...and I recommend it to you with no reservation. This book is not only a welcome addition to my own library; it will be a great gift for friends and family.
DrProactive Randy Gilbert, producer of "Inside Success Radio"
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