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Gravitas

Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority

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Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas.

In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly, with passion and confidence, to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention.

Each chapter guides you step by step through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches. You'll overcome anxiety, learn how to deal with difficult people and feel calm and in control when public speaking.

An essential tool for the modern workplace, Gravitas will transform the way you think about yourself and your powers of communication.

©2014 Caroline Goyder (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Career Success Communication & Social Skills Meetings & Presentations Personal Development Personal Success Words, Language & Grammar Career Public speaking Inspiring

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After 18 miserable months of failure, and a loss of trust and confidence, thank you so much for being a huge part of my recovery. Listening to, and reading GRAVITAS has been immensely useful in helping to rebuild confidence and to find my way through a difficult time.
In particular, having lost my sense of self, I have struggled to be able to present myself honestly and with integrity. This has particularly impacted on job interviews and professional meetings.
Thanks to you, I have been able to learn and really adopt the Gravitas equation because at last I could understand why knowledge alone was not enough. Last week I was successful and have started a new position in which I am able to build and grow.

This book can change your life.

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I will listen again. Very clear instructions and easy to listen to. If you want people to listen to you , listen to this.

Brilliant. Should be on all school teachings.

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As my first Audible download I thoroughly enjoyed Gravitas, particularly as the author read the book herself. Several months later I am still using many concepts.

Insightful, packed with helpful tips

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Loved it! and its helped meI truly think everybody should read/listen to this book

Amazing!

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I've actually listened to this book twice, and the first time I reviewed it I gave it 4 stars, although I couldn't articulate why it wasnt 5 stars. Having listened again, I'd definitely put it up there, comparable with other books in this self mastery genre I love, like Matthew Syeds books, and Amy Cuddy's Presence.
Goyder has a really lovely manner about her on the tape, very listen able. To be honest. it would be a hard sell if the person presenting "Gravitas" didn't resonate, but to be fair she manages the flow and pitch perfectly, and it's an enjoyable listen.
Like so many of these books I have to stop and start, to capture and write down key concepts that really interest me so I don't forget them. There are lots of tangible takeaways in this book which is great, and I have used some of the approaches from this book, alongside approaches from other books like "Presence", to help my private clients become more confident and take control of their lives.
Overall, a great listen, really nicely narrated, and would recommend to both those looking to build skills, and seasoned pro's to enhance their toolboxes.

Great book, well worth listening to

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Was an ok audiobook, some items were on repeat but you get the picture early on.

Was a decent listen!

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only scoring low as it really is only a good book to improve public speaking skills.

Good book for public speaking

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Loved every single chapter of this book. The knowledge nuggets are priceless and Caroline soothing and engaging voice makes the listening experience something to look forward to.

Gravitas in action

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Thoroughly enjoyed this audio book, so many practical tips, interesting stories and much more to help improve self confidence when speaking. The author is truly inspiring!

So glad I discovered Gravitas!

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I bought the book on sale, interested on the title but don't expect much as I don't get recommendation on this book. Today i got the time to listen to it, I'm astounded. it is really good, amazingly good.

The book is very perceptive, very clear, very intriguing. I gone though it with so much excitement. I like the books from John Maxwell regarding leadership, and this book is great complement to that.

Highly recommended!

Amazing book and writer

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