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Speaking & Presentation Skills

Because we speak so often, people ask us how they might learn how to improve their speaking and presentation skills. Here are some terrific reasources.

One woman asked, "There are thousands of organizations catering to, marketing, selling the services of professional speakers. Most speakers aren't born. What specific organizations train individuals to become professional speakers? What books should I read? What do you reference when you speak? I assure you I'll contact everyone you suggest!" This list will grow over time as we specifically begin to collect appropriate and helpful resources. If you have additions to this list, or related questions, please let us know.

Organizations

National Speakers Association is for people who are already professional speakers, but may lead you to some answers and get a feel for the profession.

Books

Secrets of Successful Speakers: How you can motivate, captivate, and persuade. Lilly Walters. This is one of Marcia's favorite books even after many years speaking for large groups around the world.

How to Speak How to Listen: A Companion to the Classic Bestseller, How to Read a Book. Mortimer Adler. Everything by Mortimer Adler is great. This one is especially apt for anyone wanting to speak (and listen) better.

Your Public Best: The Complete Guide to Making Success Public Appearances on the job, at interviews, on the platform, and on TV. Newmarket Press, Reissue 1992. Lillian Brown. Another of Marcia's all-time favorites.

On Speaking Well: How to Give a Speech with Style, Substance, and Clarity. Peggy Noonan. 1999. While the reviewers on Amazon panned this book, I truly appreciate the authors candor, beautiful writing styles and real-world experience. Don't let those reviews dissuade you from this very good book.

Speaking Globally Elizabeth Urech. Kogan, 1997. This book provides extra information on how to make effective presentations across international and cultural boundaries.

Stand and deliver: The fine art of presentation. Ralph L. Kliem & Irwin S. Ludin. Gower, 1997.

7 Steps to Fearless Speaking Lilyan Wilder. This book is more suited to broadcasting than public speaking, it's full of useful tips and suggestions on how to speak and get your message across.

The Polished Politician: The Political Candidate's Personal Handbook Lillian Brown. May 1995. Also, not directly focused on public speaking, this book gives more techniques for winning over a crowd than anything on the market.

Soundbites: A Business Guide to Working With the Media. Kathy Kerchner

Mediasmart: How to Handle a Reporter by a Reporter. Dennis Stauffer

On Meetings

Conferencing and Collaboration: New Strategies for meeting electronically. Fortune Magazine. February 2000.

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