COMM 111: Public Speaking

Have you ever given a speech that people remembered ten years later? Is ten days more like it, or even ten minutes? Even if you're one of the blessed few who are cool, comfortable, and confident at the podium, that doesn't mean that what you're saying is registering in any meaningful way. If you want your speeches to really resonate and shine brilliantly among the countless yawn-inducing presentations heard - and immediately forgotten - every day, The How of WOW gives you a treasure trove of proven ideas and techniques for: * Getting attention, empathy, and respect from your audience * Developing a bigger and better stage presence * Turning 'good enough' into a more memorable and powerful experience for your audience * Asking those who invited you the tough questions that are the root of thorough preparation * Identifying and correcting common speech-killing mistakes - and avoiding them in the future * Maximizing return on your effort by aftermarketing the speech to other audiences The How of WOW also offers dozens of practical tips and illuminating examples to help you through every stage of the speech process, ensuring your message is heard - and, better yet, remembered long after the speech is over." "

As women, we all want to be heard and respected for our contributions. However, a weak or grating voice can sabotage even the most articulate and brilliant ideas. To get her point across, every woman needs a pleasant, yet strong voice that will get others to really hear what she has to say.The Voice of Successis written just for women and covers every characteristic of the female voice, with all of its assets and liabilities. Vocal coach Joni Wilson has helped women across the country communicate more effectively and become more successful in their careers by showing them how to use their voices to get what they want. Here she shows readers how to be taken more seriously by conquering their top voice complaints. Every woman will discover: seven keys to set her voice free * the eight deadly emotions and how they affect the voice * 10 ways to keep her voice young and healthy * how to create an engaging telephone voice * how to tune up her voice image to attract clients * how to create the right voice for the office and public speaking Complete with invaluable exercises readers can do easily and quickly, The Voice of Success will give every woman a voice she loves and that others will love to listen to.