Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport, Third Edition - Softcover
It’s round three for Marjorie Brody’s highly successful book "Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport (Career Skills Press)." The third edition of this title, originally published in 1998, was released May 2. With subject matter still relevant to every business professional, "Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport" seems bound for the presentation skills hall of fame. The latest version includes more sections on technology-related presentation topics, new pictures illustrating proper use of PowerPoint slides as effective visual aids, professional business wardrobe, and additional images that demonstrate do’s and don’ts for gesturing and using visual aids while giving a speech. Of course, there are still the popular chapters on proper preparation and delivery, overcoming stage fright, and handling the Q & A session. Features a special "Meet the Pros" section containing more presentation skills tips and tactics from masters of the platform.
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About the Author:
Marjorie Brody, CSP, CMC, PCC, is an internationally recognized speaker, and coach to Fortune 1,000 executives. She connects people to their potential by strengthening their communication and professionalism. Marjorie is author of more than a dozen career-related books, including her newest Career MAGIC: A Woman’s Guide to Reward & Recognition, and Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport, and co-author of the award-winning book Help! Was that a Career Limiting Move? She is a recognized media expert whose commentary on workplace/career issues is regularly featured on TV and radio shows, and in newspapers and magazines. To contact Marjorie or book her as a speaker, trainer or coach, call 800-726-7936, for more information.
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...In a straightforward style, she explains how to research audiences (and more). -- Presentations magazine, July 1998
A comprehensive how-to book that covers the gamut on presentation preparation. -- Successful Meetings magazine, June 1999
Marjorie Brody in her new book, Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport, maintains that "life is a presentation." She elaborates, "From going on job interviews to making sales calls, your ability to present with confidence and competence will have great impact on your career."The book contains 11 chapters. Its large print makes it easy on the eyes. I found the photos and diagrams throughout the book to be very helpful.The author not only covers speeches but also presentations and devotes several chapters to the subject. For example in Chapter 4, "Organizing Your Presentation," Brody explains that persuasive presentations have three levels of persuasion: to motivate, to convince, and to call to action.I found Chapter 6, "Stage Fright & How to Control It," very interesting. Brody says that most speakers have four common fears: fear of fainting, fearing of boring your audience, fear of your mind going blank (this is my worst fear), and fear of being judged. For example she suggests that if your voice is shaky that you "project your voice to the back row of the audience."I felt that one weakness in Brody's book was that she went into too much detail in explaining speaking and presentation terminology. For the novice speaker and presenter as myself, I found the terminology sometimes hard to comprehend.Brody has authored or co-authored eight books including this one. She is the president of Brody Communications, Ltd., an international training corporation that focuses on helping people accelerate their careers, and a certified speaking professional. Overall, her latest book is worthwhile reading. -- From Independent Publisher
You'll find good advice by reading the "Meet the Pros" section, where 10 experts offer tips. -- Communication Briefings, September 1998
A comprehensive how-to book that covers the gamut on presentation preparation. -- Successful Meetings magazine, June 1999
Marjorie Brody in her new book, Speaking is an Audience-Centered Sport, maintains that "life is a presentation." She elaborates, "From going on job interviews to making sales calls, your ability to present with confidence and competence will have great impact on your career."The book contains 11 chapters. Its large print makes it easy on the eyes. I found the photos and diagrams throughout the book to be very helpful.The author not only covers speeches but also presentations and devotes several chapters to the subject. For example in Chapter 4, "Organizing Your Presentation," Brody explains that persuasive presentations have three levels of persuasion: to motivate, to convince, and to call to action.I found Chapter 6, "Stage Fright & How to Control It," very interesting. Brody says that most speakers have four common fears: fear of fainting, fearing of boring your audience, fear of your mind going blank (this is my worst fear), and fear of being judged. For example she suggests that if your voice is shaky that you "project your voice to the back row of the audience."I felt that one weakness in Brody's book was that she went into too much detail in explaining speaking and presentation terminology. For the novice speaker and presenter as myself, I found the terminology sometimes hard to comprehend.Brody has authored or co-authored eight books including this one. She is the president of Brody Communications, Ltd., an international training corporation that focuses on helping people accelerate their careers, and a certified speaking professional. Overall, her latest book is worthwhile reading. -- From Independent Publisher
You'll find good advice by reading the "Meet the Pros" section, where 10 experts offer tips. -- Communication Briefings, September 1998
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- PublisherCareer Skills Press
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1931148147
- ISBN 13 9781931148146
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- Edition number3
- Number of pages286
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