Do's and Taboos of Public Speaking:
How to Get Those Butterflies Flying in Formation
by Roger E. Axtell
195 pages, Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Written primarily to instil a sense of poise and confidence in any
businessperson who finds they must speak to any audience of any kind, this book
begins with a powerful presentation of 'The Three Secrets for Banishing Fear'.
Moving on to the Organization of Business Speeches; To Read, or Not to Read? and
Getting Physical, the guide also covers Humour, Using Audio-Visual Equipment,
Appearing on Television, Special Speaking Situations, even a chapter on How to
Turn Professional. With intelligence and sensitivity The Do's and Taboos of
Public Speaking will help you to develop your own powers of public persuasion.
In amusing and informative fashion, Axtell imparts surefire techniques,
helpful hints from great speakers, and special chapters on speech humour and
roasts, and international speaking. From the power of 'pitch', and 'people
prepping' to stating your case or surviving a public interview, this book can
convert the most stage-shy individual into an accomplished speaker. Of special
note are the amusing Mike Fornwald cartoon illustrations sprinkled throughout
the book -- a joy to behold, they hit the point home. Enjoyable and
enlightening, Do's and Taboos of Public Speaking is a definite keeper.
Buy the book:
Canada: buy through Amazon.ca: CDN$20.36
International: buy through Amazon.com: US$11.87
