10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking [Paperback]

The Princeton Language Institute (Author), Lenny Laskowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2001

Written by an expert in the field, this book has the tools you need to become a relaxed, effective, and commanding public speaker. A clear, concise, step-by-step approach with dozens of inside tips, "10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking" will help you:
-- Overcome nervousness and discover your own natural style
-- Connect with your audience with your very first words
-- Write a speech that builds to an unforgettable conclusion
-- Expertly blend humor and anecdotes into your talks
-- Use proven techniques to memorize your speech

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

The author of DYNAMIC PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL offers a short audio course on giving public talks and seminars. It's a comprehensive lesson on managing every part of the presentation process, from investigating audience needs and meeting-room layout to having backup equipment and polished techniques for handling difficult people. The amount of detail Laskowski recommends might seem laborious coming from anyone else, but here it sounds thoughtful and welcome. His passion is thoroughly enhanced by Peter McHugh's smooth interpretation of his ideas. This is one of the best audio lessons on public presentations available. T.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; 1 edition (July 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446676683
• ISBN-13: 978-0446676687
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lenny is the leading authority on the topic of public speaking and presentation skills.

Lenny works with individuals to improve their public speaking & communication skills & organizations to improve their staff's public speaking and communication skills so they can be successful. Through his unique professional coaching style and his professional video-taped feedback, Lenny will help you become a more polished speaker and presenter. Lenny will help reduce your fear of public speaking.

Lenny offers a variety of "in house" presentation skills seminars and public speaking training programs and communication skills training. Whether you are looking for that perfect "in-house" program for your staff, a lively keynote for your organization's meeting or an intense private video-coached "one-on-one" session, Lenny's expertise can help you succeed. Lenny publishes articles about a variety of public speaking tips and effective presentation skills.

Lenny Laskowski is an international professional speaker, author, consultant, seminar leader, and professional speech coach and one of the leading international experts in presentation skills training, public speaking training and communication skills. Lenny shares his presentation skills and public speaking expertise with audiences worldwide and offers more than 28 years experience as a seasoned presenter and speaker.

Audiences worldwide are inspired and motivated by Lenny's ability to help people become confident and skillful public speakers and presenters. Lenny is also a dynamic and entertaining keynote speaker.

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Lenny's public speaking training, presentation skills seminars, books, publications, audiotapes and videotapes have helped thousands of people from over 178 countries become better presenters and public speakers. Lenny's recent book 'No Sweat Presentations - The Painless Way to Successful Speaking' offers hundreds of tips and techniques to help you come across as the expert with confidence. Lenny's newest book, '10 Days to More Confident Public Speaking' is now in it's 7th printing and is currently on the National Bestsellers List for Paperback Nonfiction Books.