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How to Talk to Any One or Thousands
- Public Speaking Skills Anyone Can Use to Conquer Public Speaking Fears, Develop Self-Confidence, and Amaze Any Audience
- Narrated by: Tim Alexander
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
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Summary
The ultimate public speaking handbook: tips, techniques, and strategies to help you deliver stellar speeches and harness the power of storytelling.
This thorough guide will provide you with the knowledge and strategies you need to take your fear of public speaking by the horns, connect with your audience, and start seeing public speaking as a magnificent opportunity for reaching, motivating, and inspiring others. Inside, you will discover:
- The four questions you need to ask yourself to discover your purpose and find your “why”
- Practical strategies for overcoming your fear of public speaking, even if you blank in every presentation
- 10 causes of anxiety that create a fear of public speaking—and how to conquer each one of them
- How to harness the power of cognitive-behavioral therapy to reframe negative thoughts into positive ones
- Five ways to ensure you receive honest, helpful feedback so you can quickly transform your style or content from boring to captivating
- How the PREP method can be a lifesaver if you’re giving an impromptu speech or presentation
- Why storytelling allows you to instantly connect with your audience—and how to craft a story that will keep your audience on the edge of their seats for the entire speech
- Eight factors that enable you to cater your speech to the wants, needs, and beliefs of your audience
- 10 powerful ways to connect with your audience—plus tactics to lean on if you feel like you’re “losing them”
- Five strategies for calming your nerves in the minutes leading up to the big moment
- And so much more
With the right strategy, you can start seeing public speaking as a wonderful opportunity to touch others and inspire, motivate, and change them for the better.
The journey to becoming a master communicator begins now.
Discover how to transform your nerves into confidence, command the stage, and leave a lasting impression.
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- Kerstin Frashier
- 12-10-23
What a Great Resource!
The book was very informative and well-structured from the beginning to the end.
This audiobook provides practical advice on overcoming public speaking anxiety, increasing self-confidence, and engaging the audience. I loved all the examples the author provides.
The storytelling aspect of the presentation to engage the audience is a great way to conquer your fear. Finding your perfect story and merging it with your presentation is brilliant! I also had never heard about a memory palace, but now I have my own built and will add more details for perfection.
Deep breathing to prepare for your speech and fight your anxiety is a very helpful technique; I use it almost daily, and it helps me under any circumstances.
The narrator's voice was captivating and passionate, keeping me engaged the whole time. I highly recommend the audiobook.
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- George Quinn
- 08-10-23
Your fears are gone with this Audiobook!
"How to Talk to Any One or Thousands Public Speaking Skills Anyone Can Use to Conquer Public Speaking Fears, Develop Self-Confidence, and Amaze Any Audience" By: Carl Wolfe Narrated by: Tim Alexande: This is a really instructive audiobook that provides practical advice on overcoming public speaking concerns, increasing self-confidence, and effectively engaging audiences. It addresses important issues like discovering your purpose, overcoming worry, and the power of storytelling. The book includes helpful ideas for customizing speeches to the needs of your audience, collecting feedback, and dealing with pre-speech anxiety. It's a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to become a more confident and captivating public speaker, regardless of their level of expertise. I highly recommend!
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- Common Sense Factor
- 10-10-23
Get Out Of Your Own Way
"After listening to 'Mastering the Art of Public Speaking,' I found it valuable for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. The book covers every aspect of public speaking, from meticulous speech preparation to conquering stage fright and delivering an impactful presentation.
The author's practical advice and actionable tips make this book a treasure trove of wisdom. The step-by-step instructions provided in the book helped me create compelling and captivating speeches. The emphasis on understanding the audience, thorough research, and effective speech structuring ensures that each presentation leaves an indelible mark.
I particularly appreciated the book's focus on managing pre-speech jitters. Get out of your own way, stuff. The strategies provided to calm anyone's nerves before stepping onto the stage confidently are a must-listen. The section on voice projection, tone modulation, and body language was incredibly insightful and helped me convey my message convincingly.
What sets this information apart is its attention to recovery. The author acknowledges that losing audience attention can happen to even the most experienced speakers. The techniques outlined in the book helped me identify when I had lost my audience and, more importantly, how to win them back swiftly and subtly.
Overall, 'Mastering the Art of Public Speaking' is a comprehensive guide beyond just surviving a public speaking engagement. It teaches you how to thrive and excel in the craft. The down-to-earth and occasional intermittently humorous approach to the narration of the audiobook book helped me relax and absorb the lessons and advice it presented.
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- Sandykay
- 13-10-23
Really Needed To Hear This!
I have had a fear of speaking since I was young in grade school and this explained all of those fears and how to get past that fear. This book is full of an unlimited amount of advice and exactly how to do a great speech to many without being fearful. I really admire of confidence that it provides that we can all benefit from. This book is so valuable! Thank You!
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- Nico Smith
- 25-10-23
Very helpful book
This extensive manual is your go-to resource for learning the craft of public speaking. It offers many methods, approaches, and ideas to help you overcome your fear of speaking in front of an audience and provide engaging speeches. This book covers everything you need to become a confident and powerful speaker, from finding your purpose and rephrasing negative thoughts to engaging your audience via narrative and customizing your speech.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-10-23
Level up your audience connection
This audiobook was a pleasant surprise. It dives deep into the art of connecting with your audience, stressing the importance of quickly identifying what captures their interest and adapting on the fly to keep them engaged.
What really struck me was the book's human-centric approach. It encourages you to actively seek feedback and teaches you to develop natural responses that genuinely connect, as opposed to relying on canned, obvious interactions. Very practical!
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- K G
- 21-10-23
Excellet audiobook!
I got this audiobook for my teenage son because he has a fear of public speaking. We have been listening to it together in the car and I am loving it as well as my son! Its actually a really good audiobook and the author shares some personal stories and has a great sense of humor so the audiobook is engaging and easy to listen to. I like how he explains the underlying causes of the fear and gives the skills needed to overcome them both my son and I are benefitting!
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- Chuzpah
- 12-10-23
Speak with confidence
I've always been apprehensive when speaking before any size crowd. We live in an era where communication skills have never been more vital. This audiobook is a beacon of hope for anyone looking to master the art of public speaking. Whether speaking to an individual or addressing a large crowd, this book provides practical tools and strategies to help you excel confidently. I'm pleased I had the opportunity to review this book. Pick it up if you are worried about any public speaking.
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- Ashley Velthouse
- 24-10-23
Extremely helpful!
I have always had a fear of public speaking, but this book helped me in a lot of ways. It provides great strategies throughout, was relatable, the narrator was easy to listen to. Overall, it was a fantastic read! Highly recommend to someone wanting to break out of their shell and get over their fears of public speaking!
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- Amara
- 05-10-23
Great book!
What stood out to me was the emphasis on the mental preparation for public speaking. Tackling the causes of anxiety and how to overcome them is something that I believe many readers, including myself, will find invaluable. I also found the book's approach to feedback and self-improvement particularly enlightening. Rather than just focusing on what went wrong, the book promotes a growth mindset, urging readers to see feedback as an opportunity to develop and refine their skills further. I really enjoyed the narrator. He speaks like he is telling a story. He was a little slow for my taste but if you listen at 1.3 speed it's perfect. Great book!
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