Speaker, Leader, Champion: Succeed at Work Through the Power of Public Speaking, Featuring the Prize-Winning Speeches of Toastmasters World Champions (Paperback)

Acknowledgments vii
INTRODUCTION Gaining the Speaking Edge 1
CHAPTER 1 Selecting a Topic 7
CHAPTER 2 Organizing a Speech 21
CHAPTER 3 Telling Stories 37
CHAPTER 4 Using Humor 57
CHAPTER 5 Amplifying Emotional Texture 69
CHAPTER 6 Crafting Engaging Language 79
CHAPTER 7 Mastering Verbal Delivery 95
CHAPTER 8 Managing Nonverbal Delivery 105
CHAPTER 9 Designing Compelling Visual Aids 121
CHAPTER 10 Managing Fear and Anxiety 143
CHAPTER 11 Getting in the Speaking Zone 151
APPENDIX 1 Insights from the World Champions of Public Speaking 159
APPENDIX 2 Public Speaking Quick Reference Guide 201
Notes 211
Index 213