A Modest Book About How to Make an Adequate Speech

A Modest Book About How to Make an Adequate Speech
JP Flintoff
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18 Feb 2021 UK
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9781780724560
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Most of us dread public speaking. But at some point we find ourselves forced to makea speech. And we worry: Will my jokes fall flat? What if I freeze? Is it okay to readnotes? What if people walk out? This book won' t magically transform you into a fast-talking corporate hotshot. But itwill show you how to think about public speaking in a new way, and with a spot ofluck, you will achieve adequacy. Or better!Drawing on ancient principles of rhetoric and his own entertaining successes andfailures on the speech-giving circuit, John-Paul Flintoff provides simple but effectivetechniques to help you to speak with confidence to any crowd, whether it' s a workpresentation or a best friend' s wedding. Humble but motivating, this is a guide to finding your voice, even if it' s a bit croaky atfirst, and a reassuring affirmation that we all have something to say.
John-Paul Flintoffis a journalist, artist and performer who has delivered talks across four continents to audiences of as many as 5,000 people. He has worked as a writer and editor at the Financial Times and The Sunday Times, trained in improvisational theatre and has published five books, including How to Change the World. He lives in London.
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ISBN-13: 9781780724560
Published: 18 Feb 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Short Books
Publisher: Short Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Pages: 256

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