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| Preface | |
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| Introduction: What You Need to Know Before You Read PowerSpeak | |
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| Getting Ready to Be a Powerful Speaker | |
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| How Public Speaking Adds to Your Power | |
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| Break Through the Fear Barrier | |
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| Preparation: The Source of a Speaker's Power | |
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| How to Overcome the 6 Major Speaking Faults | |
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| Fault #1: An Unclear Purpose | |
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| Fault #2: Lack of Clear Organization and Leadership | |
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| Fault #3: Too Much Information | |
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| Fault #4: Not Enough Support for Your Ideas, Concepts, and Information | |
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| Fault #5: Monotonous Voice and Sloppy Speech | |
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| Fault #6: Not Meeting the Real Needs of Your Audience | |
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| Conquer the Trouble Spots: The Basics--Openings, Transitions, Conclusions, Questions and Answers, and Visual Aids | |
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| Starting on the Right Foot: Openings That Capture Your Audience | |
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| Bridging the Gap: Building Smooth Transitions | |
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| Finish With Style: The Importance of Memorable Conclusions | |
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| Professional Secrets of Question-and-Answer Sessions | |
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| Visual Aids: When a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words | |
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| Master the Fine Points of Powerful Speaking | |
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| Power Language: Turn Everyday Words Into Persuasion | |
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| Positive Body Language | |
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| Harness the Power of Humor | |
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| Stage Managing: Staying One Step Ahead of Murphy's Law | |
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| Special Speaking Situations | |
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| How to Handle the Media Like a Pro | |
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| How to Be an Outstanding Audio- or Videoconference Leader | |
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| How to Read a Speech or Script Effectively, No Matter Who Wrote It | |
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| Ongoing Advancement: Use Meetings to Polish Your Public-Speaking Skills | |
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| Success Is Turning Knowledge Into Positive Action. Keep Growing! | |
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| How to Be Your Own Coach | |
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| Delivering With Style: Individually or With a Team | |
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| Your Final Source of Speaking Power | |
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| Bibliography | |
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| Index | |
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| About the Author | |