This humorous, insightful and highly practical book is a must for anyone involved in speaking at events, those considering making the step to becoming a speaker, and especially for those who are professional keynote speakers and trainers. Wide-ranging in its content, the book explains the key qualities needed for successful speakers striving for excellence, preparation and content, platform skills, building a business and working with bureaus and agents. With contributions from some of the world's top speakers in different areas of expertise, you will be left feeling inspired to pursue the way to excellence as a speaker. This book is clear, direct, and provides very useful information and tips about presentation skills and the world of the professional speaker. It is meant to encourage, challenge and refresh speakers at all levels and hopefully to stir up a passion for excellence. It will also refresh principles for continuing on the way to excellence for those already established in the speakers' market. The book looks at, among other things; the starting point for those considering speaking; the qualities needed to be a successful speaker; preparation and content; working with a group; developing a business; and … wise words from the masters and young Jedi! There's also a chapter especially written for teachers and pupils to give guidelines on the key elements of a presentation. Each chapter is honest, informative and has practical steps which will be helpful for this journey of walking in the way to excellence. The tips and practical steps in this book will definitely make you a better and more polished speaker. Whether you are a professional speaker, a teacher, or someone who has a presentation to give, you will be glad you read this book.

Is There a Speaker in the Room?

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This humorous, insightful and highly practical book is a must for anyone involved in speaking at events, those considering making the step to becoming a speaker, and especially for those who are professional keynote speakers and trainers.  Wide-ranging in its content, the book explains the key qualities needed for successful speakers striving for excellence, preparation and content, platform skills, building a business and working with bureaus and agents. With contributions from some of the world's top speakers in different areas of expertise, you will be left feeling inspired to pursue the way to excellence as a speaker. This book is clear, direct, and provides very useful information and tips about presentation skills and the world of the professional speaker. It is meant to encourage,challenge and refresh speakers at all levels and hopefully to stir up a passion for excellence. It will also refresh principles for continuing on the way to excellence for those already established in the speakers' market. There's also a chapter especially written for teachers and pupils to give guidelines on the key elements of a presentation.  The tips and practical steps in this book will definitely make you a better and more polished speaker. Whether you are a professional speaker, a teacher, or someone who has a presentation to give, you will be glad you read this book.

Is There a Speaker in the Room? The Practical Guide to Public Speaking Excellence

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