{"product_id":"public-speaking-skills-for-dummies-isbn-9781119335573","title":"Public Speaking Skills For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProject self-assurance when speaking—even if you don't feel confident!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen you speak in public, your reputation is at stake. Whether you're speaking at a conference, pitching for new business, or presenting to your Executive Board, the ability to connect with, influence, and inspire your audience is a critically important skill. \u003ci\u003ePublic Speaking Skills For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e introduces you to simple, practical, and real-world techniques and insights that will transform your ability to achieve impact through the spoken word.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this book, champion of public speaking Alyson Connolly takes you step by step through the process of conceiving, crafting, and delivering a high-impact presentation. You’ll discover how to overcome your nerves, engage your audience, and convey gravitas—all while getting your message across clearly and concisely.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e•    Bring ideas to life through business storytelling\u003cbr\u003e•    Use space and achieve an even greater sense of poise\u003cbr\u003e•    Get your message across with greater clarity, concision, and impact\u003cbr\u003e•    Deal more effectively with awkward questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet ready to win over hearts and minds —and deliver the talk of your life!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Laying the Groundwork \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Started with Public Speaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with Issues That Stand in Your Way 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFighting the fight, flight, or freeze response 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAffirming your worth with affirmations 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating reality with visualization 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting rid of tension 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Body Language 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGesturing 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking eye contact 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting Your Pace 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting the pause 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Your Breath 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoosting Confidence through Preparation and Training 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing (your own) life into speeches 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning out your speech 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting ready for the big day 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating right to feel good 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Your Delivery 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArticulating 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResonating 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the right tone 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding visuals 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting laughs 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling stories 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the Audience 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExcelling in Interviews 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Fine Art of Conversation 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDropping the Ball and Still Managing to Score 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing Clothes That Spell Success 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting Your Brain in the Game\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing the Pitfalls of Negative Thoughts 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying no to negatives: Avoiding your triggers 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfecting perfectionism 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNixing those niggling negatives 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the Brain’s Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response in Check 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSaying yes to adrenaline 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping cortisol in its tracks 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThinking like a caveperson 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the power of neuroplasticity 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting a Yes Let’s Attitude 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Say No 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Diagnosing and Treating Common Afflictions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 41\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Overcoming Performance Anxiety\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Loose: Tension Can Ruin a Speech 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProper posture: Alignment isn’t just for cars 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the tension 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReleasing the tension 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChin Up and Don’t Slouch 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing as a sloucher 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy feeling bad ends up sounding bad 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Your Body to Battle the Fight, Flight, or Freeze Response 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Curing Common Vocal Problems \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e57\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVanquishing Vocal Fry 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing vocal fry and its causes 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing why vocal fry is perceived negatively 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUndoing Upspeak 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing why we upspeak 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecomissioning Devoicing 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing devoicing 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you’re a natural devoicer 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBattling Breathiness 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow breathing works 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat breathiness does to credibility 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegating Nasal Voice 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventing the Push: Speaking Evenly 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisconnecting your thoughts and feelings 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWingin’ it 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStopping Stuttering 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing to alleviate stuttering 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling with word flubs 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDenying the Drop 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Conquering Impostor Syndrome: You Are Who You Think You Are\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling Like a Phony 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiagnosing yourself 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCritiquing the criticism 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Why It Happens 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling a failure onstage and off 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLucking into success 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Yourself 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Preparing Your Speech and Training Yourself\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Crafting a Captivating Speech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning and Preparing 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Your Point? 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHooking Your Audience 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting Your Point: The PIE Method 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePoint 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIllustration 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplanation 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo what? 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Ending with a bang 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting in Your Own Voice 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping it simple 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting and reading out loud 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow, Don’t Tell 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePainting a picture in the audience’s mind 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrafting Your Narrative: Story Time 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re the boss: Acting like a protagonist 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling the story of your business 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting real: Enhancing your story 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Using Visual Aids\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 107\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Picture’s Worth a Thousand Words 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when a picture works and when it doesn’t 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCropping pictures to fit ideas 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering color 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering Essential Slide Show Skills 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Do’s and Don’ts of Audio 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t let music play for a long time 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t play music too loud or soft 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t play music during your whole presentation 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo have a sound check in the space prior to your speech 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo check your equipment 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Video If You Must 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Other Visual Aids 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly using props 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing old school with flip charts 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Being Funny (or Trying To)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Personal: Revealing Who You Really Are 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting Stories and Jokes 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuestions to help you prep 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring out your own sense of humor 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking It Down: Elements of Humor 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe rule of three 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of practice 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe power of the pause 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe charm of self-deprecating humor and laughing at yourself 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe value of acting it out 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe art of modesty 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dreaded cringe and how to avoid it 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoosening up the audience 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy yourself and don’t take it too seriously 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Practicing Your Speech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 139\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing Out Loud 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHear yourself 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStand up 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare those props 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower up those slides 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind an empty room 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTime yourself 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet someone to watch you 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording and Critiquing Yourself 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake video of yourself presenting 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord your voice 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWork on your face and nonverbals 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMark My Words: Adjusting Your Script for Emphasis 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing Down: Speed Kills 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting your speech when your time is cut 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResisting the urge to rush 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of tactical pauses 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding filler words: Ums and ahs 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpeaking, not reading 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing just enough 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Becoming a Vocal Athlete\u003c\/b\u003e 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Nutrition 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting down on refined sugar 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting back on carbs 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefraining from alcohol before speaking 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHydrating with water 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChilling out with the coffee 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDialing down the dairy 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProperly using protein 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Sure You’re Fed 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Some Exercise 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your heart go thump 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncreasing your lung capacity 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Fine-Tuning Your Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 171\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Prepping Your Mind for Public Speaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning to Visualize Positively 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing opportunity 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Self-Confidence 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming happier through gratitude 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging in positive self-talk 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Yourself Some Slack 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShifting Your Focus to the Audience 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeginning with the end in mind 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the audience expecting to learn? 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are your audience’s demographics? 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat level of knowledge on the topic does the audience have? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow big is the audience? 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is the topic important to the audience? 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing one-on-one: Addressing one person in the audience 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when not to apologize 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling hecklers 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Mastering the ABCs of Articulation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeet the Articulators 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe jaw 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe tongue 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe soft and hard palates 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lips 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Mumbling and Why People Do It 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoning Your Articulation 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwisting your tongue 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoicing vowels and consonants 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSinging 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Clarity for an Accent 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlowing down 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying positive 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Good Vibrations: Resonance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 207\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Your Resonators 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy We Study Resonance 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Your Whole Body into It 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing your resonant voice 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe throat 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening up the nasal cavities 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring oral resonance 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReleasing your jaw 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpening up your chest resonance 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Enhancing Your Speech\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 221\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Breath, Tone, and Pitch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 223\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathe, Breathe, Breathe 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupporting your breath 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding volume for a bigger space 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging poor breathing habits 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes breathing make you look fat? 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJust breathe 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving Your Tone 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpressing meaning and emotion through tone 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing a conversational tone 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHarnessing the Power of Pitch 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Getting Body Language into the Act\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a Poser (in a Good Way) 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting your stance 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacial expressions 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking eye contact 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning In to Audience Perception 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking and feeling genuine 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwning the room .244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving with a Purpose 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen should you move? 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting during a presentation 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHand Jive: Gesturing with Your Hands 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDressing for the Occasion 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing appropriate clothing for your event 252\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuiting yourself: Clothing for men 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle and comfort: Clothing for women 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatterning the patterns 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWearing makeup 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSporting tattoos 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf the shoe fits 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding wardrobe malfunctions 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTying back your hair 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking it easy with the jewelry 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoing your nails 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Ready, Set, Go! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e259\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e’Twas the Night Before 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Familiar with the Space 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoping out the joint 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up in the space 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEating for Success 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSleeping to Refresh 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt’s Show Time! 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding your mind 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualizing using imagery 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of the microphone 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to your audience even before you’ve met them 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: It’s Show Time: Plying Your Trade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 273\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Acing the Interview \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e275\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an Expert on You 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming an Expert on the Industry and Organization 278\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Interviewers 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Body Language in the Interview 280\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the don’ts of interviews 281\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing the do’s of interviews 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic Speaking: The Interview Edition 282\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the questions in advance 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevealing what you intend to do 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFaking it till you’re making it 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing your words positively 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking like you already work there 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvincing yourself you already have the job 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompeting factors 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMastering the Q\u0026amp;A session 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering that you are the expert 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdmitting you don’t know the answer 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing vulnerable 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChatting like a Champ: Phone Interviews 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone interview don’ts 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhone interview do’s 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarming up for your interview 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGreeting the greeter 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinding things up 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Engaging in Witty Repartee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinding Your Manners 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaking hands 299\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStaying Engaged in the Conversation 300\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering names 301\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopting open body language 303\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting go of your fears 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComposing Your Elevator Pitch 304\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: If at First You Don’t Succeed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryone Wants You to Succeed 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe show must go on 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing what could go wrong 310\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking lemonade out of lemons 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRolling with the Punches 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble booking 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShooting yourself in the foot 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNever having to say you’re sorry (when you’re up there speaking) 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChilling out: No one knows you messed up 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOwning obstacles 314\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Better at Improvising 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImproving your improv muscles 315\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing improvising about your subject 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting your timing 317\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten (or So) Tips for Stage Fright\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 321\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccept Your Fear 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice, Practice, Practice 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathe Slowly and Deeply 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Progressive Relaxation 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBe Up and Out, Not Down and In 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMove Your Hands 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Positive — Yes Let’s 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoll with Mistakes 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepeat an Affirmation in Your Head 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocus on an Engaged Audience Member 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow Down 329\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten Ways to Improve Your Delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 331\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyze Your Script 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonalize Your Speech 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmphasize Key Words 333\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange Up Your Pitch, Tone, and Word Duration 334\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathe! 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSlow Down Your Pace 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLand Your Thoughts 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse the Power of the Pause 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord Your Presentation 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVideo yourself 337\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecord your voice 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsk a Friend or Colleague to Watch and Listen 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten Tips for Preparing to Speak\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 341\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarm Up Your Body and Your Voice 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet physical 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet aligned 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathe 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdopt a Power Pose for at Least Two Minutes 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePractice Your Speech While Doing an Unrelated Task 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEat Healthy, Drink Water 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualize a Successful Presentation 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecite Your Speech Dressed in Your Presentation Clothes 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrange Your Notes and Visuals 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBring Water 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrive Early 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduce Yourself 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 349\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlyson Connolly, BFA, MFA\u003c\/b\u003e is a voice and public speaking coach who specializes in painless public speaking and overcoming perfor- mance anxiety. 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