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How to Speak So People Really Listen
The Straight-Talking Guide to Communicating with Influence and Impact
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Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee! 13 things you'll discover when reading this book. 1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him. and how it will help how you communicate. 2.
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Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee!
13 things you'll discover when reading this book...
1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him... and how it will help how you communicate.
2. Seven ways to manage your nerves (surprisingly, you don’t want to eliminate them).
3. Why our obsession with body language is totally wrong, and what to focus on instead.
4. Why you must think about a beachball before you next speak. Believe me, it’s essential.
5. A question your audience is always thinking, and how to ensure you provide the answer.
6. The most common mistake experienced presenters make that nervous ones never do.
7. Why so many presentations cure insomnia, and how to make sure you’re serving an extra strong double espresso instead.
8. The number one thing most presenters forget to bring when they’re speaking to others.
9. Discover the most underprepared part of your presentation, and how to avoid making the same mistake.
10. What women’s magazines and TV soap operas have to teach us about audience engagement.
11. What I learnt from a guy with one of the most powerful memories on the planet, and how it can transform your communication.
12. Discover Tony Blair’s biggest fear when Prime Minister, and how you can tackle the same issue with confidence.
13. Why you don’t have to be funny to use humour in your presentation, and three easy ways to do it.
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How to Speak So People Really Listen by Paul McGee is praised for its accessible and straightforward writing style, making it an easy read. The book provides numerous practical and useful insights aimed at improving communication skills within the business and entrepreneurship sectors.
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ISBN: 9780857087201
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 October 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Capstone Publishing Ltd
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 211.0mm
Weight: 318g
Pages: 240
About the Author
Paul McGee (www.TheSumoGuy.com) is Capstone's bestselling author of all time. He is the author of Self-Confidence (now in 2nd edition), How Not to Worry, How to Succeed with People and S.U.M.O. (Shut Up, Move On) which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2015.
He is an international keynote speaker and performance coach, combining his background in psychology with large doses of humour and practical insights.
He is managing director of his own training and education company and proud creator of SUMO (Shut Up & Move On). He has spread the word about SUMO in over 30 countries and expanded the brand into the public, private and educational sectors.
Paul has a diploma in Performance Coaching and counselling, and is an associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Building on his background in psychology, Paul has spoken in 34 countries and delivered over 1,500 presentations. Paul has worked as a presentation coach in the UK, Europe and Australia working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience of delivering presentations. His clients include blue chip organisations, public sector bodies, politicians and a leading Premiership football team.
His aim is simple – "I want to help people achieve better results in life and have more fun in the process."
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