Product Description

Life’s rewards typically go to skilled communicators. Your forum may be a speech to the National Press Club, an informal talk to your local service group, or networking at a chamber of commerce reception.

The Truth About Public Speaking delivers a comprehensive, easy to remember system that pulls together all the crucial elements that go into a winning presentation.

You will discover how to:
• Convey confidence when speaking before any audience
• Persuade, educate, or inform your listeners
• Get rid of annoying nonverbal habits
• Utilize visual aids and presentation software effectively
• Refuse to be sidetracked by off-point or hostile questions
• Craft and deliver a magnetic message
• Find friendly faces in any audience
• Reduce anxiety when addressing a roomful of people

The power of public speaking is the engine that drives today’s professional to secure a new job or promotion, outperform competitors, shine in front of the boss, and climb the ladder in community and political affairs.

This remarkable—and fun—learning resource shows you how to advance your career, generate more sales for your business, carry the day for your public policy issues, and earn esteem in the eyes of your peers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1434505 in Books
• Published on: 2005-01-11
• Released on: 2005-01-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 248 pages

About the Author
Ed Barks has guided thousands of today’s business, association, scientific, and entertainment leaders to more dynamic presentations. A veteran of the Washington, D.C., public relations scene, he perfected his own speaking talents during a decade-long tenure as a radio broadcaster.

Customer Reviews

Drawing upon his many years of experience
Enhanced with informative forewords by Senator George Mitchell and Pat Williams, The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys To Great Presentations by corporate trainer, author and professional speaker Ed Barks shows anyone having to give a public presentation how to harness the potential of that presentation to maximum effect upon their audience. Drawing upon his many years of experience guiding thousands of business leaders, government officials, non-profit agency executives, physicians, athletes, entertainers, and public relations staff in how to sharpen the message and enhanced their communication skills, in a eleven succinct chapters ranging from "What Are the Three Keys to Great Presentations?" to "Create Your Own Lifelong Learning Plan". Additionally there are invaluable appendices offering a "Presentation Information Form"; "Taking Inventory"; "Securing Expert Advice"; "Keyboard Shortcuts"; "Speaker Evaluation Form"; and "Recommended Resources". If you are ever called upon to to speak in a public forum, then you need to read Ed Barks' The Truth About Public Speaking.

Invaluable Guide
As a speech coach, I am often asked to suggest books on public speaking. I am happy that Ed Barks has written such a terrific book which I can now strongly recommend to any business communicator. Mr. Barks tells us everything we need to know to make compelling, persuasive presentations.

Worth the Money
Ed Barks presents a no-nonsense look at getting the most power out of any public speaking you need to do. Like hiring your own personal speaking coach. Great tips!

Ray Dodd, author of "The Power of Belief"