The Elements of Great Public Speaking
How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling
By Lyman MacInnis | Publisher: Random House of Canada
About the book
There is no such things as a boring topic, just boring speakers.
Great speakers aren’t just born; they prepare and they practice. The Elements of Great Public Speaking takes the fear out of taking the podium by distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion, and it shows you how to sound and act like someone worth listening to. Experiencd business people, nervous students, best men and eulogists alike will benefit from MacInnis’ simple, direct advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright.
Editions of The Elements of Great Public Speaking
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307357335
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307373458
Read an Excerpt
There is no such things as a boring topic, just boring speakers.
Great speakers aren’t just born; they prepare and they practice. The Elements of Great Public Speaking takes the fear out of taking the podium by distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion, and it shows you how to sound and act like someone worth listening to. Experiencd business people, nervous students, best men and eulogists alike will benefit from MacInnis’ simple, direct advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elements of Great Public Speaking about?
There is no such things as a boring topic, just boring speakers.
Great speakers aren’t just born; they prepare and they practice. The Elements of Great Public Speaking takes the fear out of taking the podium by distilling essential techniques and tricks for just about any speaking occasion, and it shows you how to sound and act like someone worth listening to. Experiencd business people, nervous students, best men and eulogists alike will benefit from MacInnis’ simple, direct advice on everything from body language and word choice to responding to the audience and overcoming stage fright.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Elements of Great Public Speaking?
Language and Linguistics > Language: reference and general > Speaking in public: advice and guides
Where can I read a sample of The Elements of Great Public Speaking?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307357335
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Elements of Great Public Speaking?
Lyman MacInnis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Elements of Great Public Speaking is available as paperback(ISBN 9780307357335) and ebook(ISBN 9780307373458)
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