Overcome the fear that strikes when a speech is called for. Master the art of writing polished speeches and delivering your own with confidence. From a leading Australian political and corporate speechwriter, this book is for communication and PR professionals, political staffers and consultants, and is the ideal aid for people delivering presentations or speeches at work or socially. The book sets out a step-by-step guide to planning, researching and writing an engaging speech. It shows how to handle the constraints of internal politics, presents the case that speeches should be a mainstay of effective communications, and demonstrates how to get best value from a speech. It provides techniques for smooth, effective delivery. The book contains helpful and inspirational examples and case studies -- from history and recent times, some that are well known, and some lesser known but notable deliveries that illustrate the capability of a good speech to leave its mark.
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Kevin Balshaw has extensive media experience and was chief speechwriter and head of communications to the Premier of Victoria, Australia, Jeff Kennett. He now runs a communication consultancy and writes keynote speeches for business and public leaders, books and media features.
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Asia Pacific, Cold War, Planning And Writing, United States, Prime Minister, Jeff Kennett, Australian Constitution, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Luther King Browse Sample Pages:
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Asia Pacific, Cold War, Planning And Writing, United States, Prime Minister, Jeff Kennett, Australian Constitution, Marcus Aurelius, Martin Luther King Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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