{"product_id":"voice-and-speaking-skills-for-dummies-isbn-9781119945123","title":"Voice and Speaking Skills For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eFind your voice, and communicate with confidence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eEver wondered why nobody hears you in meetings, or wished people would take you more seriously? Or maybe you're unhappy with your accent, or you feel insecure about your high-pitched or monotonous voice? \u003ci\u003eVoice and Speaking Skills For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to discover the power of your voice, understand how it works, and use your voice like a professional whether in meetings, addressing an audience, or standing in front of a classroom. Take a deep breath, relax those vocal cords, and make your speech sparkle!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe're not all planning to become politicians, or likely to address large audiences on a regular basis, but we all need to be able to communicate well to achieve success. Certain professions require a high level of vocal confidence, notably teachers and business leaders. As well as using body language effectively, we also rely on our voice to convey passion, exude enthusiasm, and command attention--and that's before we've considered the content of our words! A clear understanding of how your voice works, how to maximize its effectiveness, and ways to overcome voice 'gremlins' such as speaking too fast, stuttering, or sounding childish, is pivotal to enabling you to succeed, whatever the situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights the importance of your voice, explains how to use it effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you confidence in public speaking\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you use your voice to make a great first impression in all aspects of your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes a CD with vocal exercises to help you communicate with confidence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to improve your speaking skills for work or personal gain--or both--\u003ci\u003eVoice and Speaking Skills For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e gives you everything you need to find your voice and communicate with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e CD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of the e-book file, but are available for download after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Introducing the Human Voice 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Having a Great Voice 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Exploring the Amazing Human Voice 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Getting to Know Your Own Voice 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Beginning with Voice Basics 57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Discovering How to Breathe Well 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Rediscovering Relaxation 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Turning Sound into Speech 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Playing Your Instrument Well 113\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Exploring Volume and Speed 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Filling Your Speech with the Sounds of Music 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Expressing Yourself Fully with the Power of Resonance 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Uncovering Your Unique Voice 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Beating the Voice Gremlins 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Stopping Vocal Sabotage 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Putting the Accent on Accents 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Conquering Hesitation and Stuttering 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Engaging with a Broader Public 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Developing Your Public Voice 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Tuning In to Others 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Cultivating Your Professional Voice 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten Ways to Sound More Authoritative 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Ways to Speak with Charisma 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Ten Ways to Take Care of Your Voice 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Ten Inspiring Voices 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Resources for Further Developing Your Voice 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Audio Tracks 351\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJudy Apps\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional voice coach, an NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) Trainer and Director of Enlightened Ltd. She has more than fifteen years' experience developing creative training programmes, particularly in the areas of leadership, voice and impact. Judy has provided coaching to top companies, including Volkswagen Financial Services, GlaxoSmithKline, the Metropolitan Police and JP Morgan, as well as prestigious individuals, such as Members and executives of the European Parliament and Commission.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate successfully using the power of your voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperiment with volume, speed and pitch to maximise your vocal potential\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeak with confidence and make a great first impression\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind your voice and have them hanging on your every word\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you dream of commanding thousands with the power of your voice, or you'd just like to get your point across more clearly and convincingly, you've come to the right place. Not another presentation or public speaking primer, this book schools you in timeless principles that work equally well when addressing packed stadiums, in intimate gatherings and even during one-to-one conversations. Discover how to use your voice to surprise, seduce, soothe, intimidate, amuse, motivate and more. And, with the help of fun, easy voice exercises, you'll quickly master critical elements such as breathing, rhythm, modulation, pitch and pacing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBreathe free\u003c\/b\u003e – discover how to free your voice from bad habits and 'voice gremlins' and improve your range and authenticity with breathing exercises\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractice makes perfect\u003c\/b\u003e – speak more clearly by experimenting with vowels and consonants, and playing with your pronunciation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearn why timing is . . . everything\u003c\/b\u003e – sustain a slow authoritative pace or energise your listeners with a faster pace\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMake it resonate\u003c\/b\u003e – use every great speaker's secret weapon, resonance, to get under an audience's skin and convey confidence, passion, authenticity and statesmanship\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to overcome fear to help you speak more effectively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTop tips for making a great first impression with your voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice for conquering stuttering, hesitation and the stop reflex\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeaking in public for every occasion and audience\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to use your voice effectively in different professions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdvice on leading with your voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for celebrating your accent and using it in interesting ways\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays of sounding like you mean business\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990461530341,"sku":"NP9781119945123","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119945123.jpg?v=1761787921","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/voice-and-speaking-skills-for-dummies-isbn-9781119945123","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}