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There is only one thing worse than being in the audience when the speaker has had a Groucho Marx moment - "I've had a wonderful time, but this wasn't it!" - and that is being the speaker in question! This humorous, insightful and practical book should interest anyone involved in speaking at events, those considering making the step to becoming a speaker, and especially for those who are professional keynote speakers and trainers. Wide-ranging in its content, the book explains the key qualities needed for successful speakers striving for excellence, preparation and content, platform skills, building a business and working with bureaus and agents. With contributions from some of the world's top speakers in different areas of expertise, the book aims to make you feel inspired to pursue the way to excellence as a speaker.

Is There a Speaker in the Room?

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    A Paperback / softback by Libby Hammond

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      Publisher Management Books 2000 Ltd
      Published 18 June 2003
      ISBN-13 9781852524333
      978-1852524333
      ISBN-10 1852524332
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      Business communication, etiquette and presentation Dictionaries, Reference & Language Speaking in public: advice and guides

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      There is only one thing worse than being in the audience when the speaker has had a Groucho Marx moment - "I've had a wonderful time, but this wasn't it!" - and that is being the speaker in question! This humorous, insightful and practical book should interest anyone involved in speaking at events, those considering making the step to becoming a speaker, and especially for those who are professional keynote speakers and trainers. Wide-ranging in its content, the book explains the key qualities needed for successful speakers striving for excellence, preparation and content, platform skills, building a business and working with bureaus and agents. With contributions from some of the world's top speakers in different areas of expertise, the book aims to make you feel inspired to pursue the way to excellence as a speaker.

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