Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

New World Library

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Novato, California 94949

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The material in this book is intended for education. It is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner or therapist. No expressed or implied guarantee of the effects of the use of the recommendations can be given or liability taken.

Some of the ideas, examples, methods, and exercises in this book appeared in different forms in Present Yourself! and in other works by the author. They are reframed and contextualized here to be most useful and relevant to our present circumstances.

Text design by Tona Pearce Myers

Illustrations by Brian Weller (brianjweller.com)

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Gelb, Michael J., author.

Title: Mastering the art of public speaking : 8 secrets to transform fear and supercharge your career / Michael J. Gelb.

Description: Novato, California : New World Library, [2020] | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Summary: “An experienced presenter and executive coach shows readers how to speak effectively in a variety of situations, ranging from job interviews to wedding toasts. Topics include building rapport with audiences, managing performance anxiety, displaying appropriate body language, and using “mind maps” to organize and remember presentations.”-- Provided by publisher.

Identifiers: LCCN 2020020607 (print) | LCCN 2020020608 (ebook) | ISBN 9781608686278 (paperback) | ISBN 9781608686285 (epub)

Subjects: LCSH: Public speaking | Business presentations.

Classification: LCC PN4192.B87 G46 2020 (print) | LCC PN4192.B87 (ebook) | DDC 808.5/1--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020020607

LC ebook record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2020020608

First printing, September 2020

ISBN 978-1-60868-627-8

Ebook ISBN 978-1-60868-628-5

Printed in Canada on 100% postconsumer-waste recycled paper

New World Library is proud to be a Gold Certified Environmentally Responsible Publisher. Publisher certification awarded by Green Press Initiative.

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