101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention [Abridged] [Audio CD]

Caryl Rae Krannich (Author), Beth E. McDonald (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2004 | ISBN-10: 1593160291 | ISBN-13: 978-1593160296 | Edition: Abridged

People fear public speaking more than any other situation. The reluctance to get up in front of an audience is often a major impediment to career advancement and personal development. However, this fear can be overcome.

Caryl Rae Krannich Ph.D, author of over 40 business and personal development books, reveals the 101 secrets to become an effective speaker, including how to:

· Check the speaking environment
· Prepare a dynamite introduction
· Establish instant credibility
· Project the proper enthusiasm
· Use visuals aids effectively
· Time a speech correctly
· Close with power
· Handle questions from the audience

These techniques form the steps any person can take to move from timid to confident, from confusing to intriguing; and from filling time to commanding an audience's attention in the quest to make an effective and memorable speech!

Editorial Reviews

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...covers every aspect of public speaking, and should go a long way in reassuring novices they are adequately prepared. -- Today's Librarian

This audiobook is loaded with helpful information and is a handy course on speaking in public. -- ForeWord Magazine

About the Author

Caryl Rae Krannich Ph.D, based out of Washington, DC, is a seasoned public speaker and trainer to thousands of speakers. An author of over 30 business and personal development books, 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers is her latest release.

Beth McDonald is a veteran of regional, off-Broadway and Broadway theater, and has appeared on such television series as "Law and Order," "Tales From The Dark Side" and "As The World Turns." A graduate of The Julliard School, Ms. McDonald has narrated a dozen audiobooks.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.; Abridged edition (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593160291
• ISBN-13: 978-1593160296
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,844,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sensible advice for all, April 17, 2001

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Eric "pop culture junkie" (FERNDALE, MI, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention (Paperback)

True to the title, Ms. Krannich outlines, in a sensible order, 101 eminently useful tidbits on public speaking. She covers everything from the speaker's posture to controlling anxiety to the actual environment of the room, giving fledgling speakers insights that might have taken years of trial and error otherwise. True, there are limitations in the user-friendly self-help style Ms. Krannich adopts. At times , things seem a little too overly simplified; at other times, she doesn't explain enough why the technique is useful. Most of the time though, she offers well reasoned common sense. Definitely useful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good advice for beginning speakers..., February 7, 2004

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Thomas Duff "Duffbert" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention (Paperback)

As part of my Lotusphere preparation, I read the book 101 Secrets Of Highly Effective Speakers by Caryl Rae Krannich. As the title indicates, it's a series of short "secrets" (tips) on how to make effective presentations. The tips are broken up into categories such as Plan To Exceed Expectation, Build Your Body - Your Speech Body, Close With Power, and Prepare Like A Pro.

This isn't a "program" to help you overcome your fear. Instead, it's more like a buffett of ideas. Most of the ideas are common sense, and will strike you as "I know that already". If you've given presentations before, or if you're an experienced presenter, you might not take much away from the book. But if you're just starting out on the speaking trail, the information in the book will help you to focus your efforts.

4.0 out of 5 stars 101 Common sense steps better suited to people just starting out, June 5, 2006

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Bayo Akinola-Odusola "Founder of DoThis! Get ... (United States & London UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 101 Secrets of Highly Effective Speakers: Controlling Fear, Commanding Attention (Audio CD)

The 101 "tips" aren't really secrets, but more of common sense packaged in one place.

As a professional speaker and consultant running my own business and personal development business TheInspirationalEdge.com being just one of them, I refer to it once in a while for inspiration and confirmation that I'm doing fine.

I think it'll be particularly good for you if you're just starting out in public/professional speaking.

Hope this helps and remember to keep having fun - whatever you do.