The Art of Public Speaking: Lessons from the Greatest Speeches in History
Description
Being a great public speaker can put you on the pathway to success, whether
you’re looking to teach, inform, persuade, or defend an idea. Yet many of us
live in fear of public speaking. We experience stage fright or believe that
speeches are best left to those with more intuitive talent. But nothing could
be further from the truth. As you’ll learn in these 12 invaluable lectures,
all it takes is confidence, practice, and the knowledge of techniques and
strategies used by history’s greatest public speakers, from Abraham Lincoln to
Martin Luther King, Jr. This insider’s look at public speaking shows you three
key components to help you succeed in any situation: How to prepare for public
speaking: Learn from Patrick Henry and others how to overcome stage fright,
control your voice, use humor, and personalize your delivery. How to craft a
great speech: Learn how to build captivating speeches from people such as
Susan B. Anthony and how to use stories, examples, logic, and impressive
visual images. How to handle your audience: Learn from Gandhi and others how
to focus on your audience, invite them to share your vision, and inspire them
to change. Whether you want to finally become the confident public speaker
you’ve always wanted to be or are just looking for fresh advice on how to
strengthen your skills, this inspiring course is packed with practical advice
to help you learn one of the most important skills in your personal and
professional life.
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Product Details:
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 Ounces
- Director : The Great Courses
- Actors : John R. Hale
- Studio : The Great Courses The Teaching Company
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