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Many women today wonder: what will it take to get that seat at the boardroom table? Earn that coveted promotion? Or simply have their voices heard? Taking the Stage provides a comprehensive, proven approach that enables women to come forward into the spotlight and speak up, stand out, and succeed.

Based on a program from the Humphrey Group that has been delivered to over 400,000 women worldwide, Taking the Stage shows womenno matter their age, rank, or professionhow to communicate with courage and confidence in every situation, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations. Judith Humphrey provides the inspiration and practical advice for women to take the stage mentally, verbally, vocally, and physically. Women can make the most of every opportunity by understanding how best to:

  • Speak up confidently, even when others don't agree;
  • Convey their accomplishments without self-doubt;
  • Be assertive but not aggressive;
  • Deliv

    Table of Contents

    Preface ix

    Introduction 1

    Part One Choose to Take the Stage 11

    1 We Have Been Taught to Fit In, Not Stand Out 13

    2 Silence the Inner Crow 20

    3 Develop a Center Stage Mindset 28

    4 Speak Up Confidently 34

    5 Be Assertive, Not Aggressive 42

    6 Promote Yourself 48

    7 Be Courageous 59

    8 Hold Your Ground 66

    Part Two Create a Strong Script 77

    9 Portray Yourself as a Leader 79

    10 Strengthen Your Language 88

    11 Structure Your Script 96

    12 Master Meeting Scripts 102

    13 Craft Career Conversations 109

    14 Elevate Your Elevator Scripts 117

    Part Three Unlock the Power of Your Voice 123

    15 Begin by Breathing 125

    16 Find Your Full Sound 130

    17 Develop Your Leader's Voice 137

    18 Pace Yourself 143

    19 Be Expressive 148

    20 Articulate Clearly 155

    Part Four Stand Out on Stage 159

    21 Understand the Power of Presence 161

    22 Be Fearless on Stage 167

    23 Sit Tall, Stand Tall 175

    24 Strengthen Your Body Language 183

    25 She's Smart . . . but She Doesn't Look It 190

    Conclusion: The World is Your Stage 199

    Notes 205

    Acknowledgments 213

    About the Author 216

    Index 218

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 14 November 2014
      ISBN-13 9781118870259
      978-1118870259
      ISBN-10 1118870255
      Also in:
      Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Many women today wonder: what will it take to get that seat at the boardroom table? Earn that coveted promotion? Or simply have their voices heard? Taking the Stage provides a comprehensive, proven approach that enables women to come forward into the spotlight and speak up, stand out, and succeed.

      Based on a program from the Humphrey Group that has been delivered to over 400,000 women worldwide, Taking the Stage shows womenno matter their age, rank, or professionhow to communicate with courage and confidence in every situation, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations. Judith Humphrey provides the inspiration and practical advice for women to take the stage mentally, verbally, vocally, and physically. Women can make the most of every opportunity by understanding how best to:

      • Speak up confidently, even when others don't agree;
      • Convey their accomplishments without self-doubt;
      • Be assertive but not aggressive;
      • Deliv

        Table of Contents

        Preface ix

        Introduction 1

        Part One Choose to Take the Stage 11

        1 We Have Been Taught to Fit In, Not Stand Out 13

        2 Silence the Inner Crow 20

        3 Develop a Center Stage Mindset 28

        4 Speak Up Confidently 34

        5 Be Assertive, Not Aggressive 42

        6 Promote Yourself 48

        7 Be Courageous 59

        8 Hold Your Ground 66

        Part Two Create a Strong Script 77

        9 Portray Yourself as a Leader 79

        10 Strengthen Your Language 88

        11 Structure Your Script 96

        12 Master Meeting Scripts 102

        13 Craft Career Conversations 109

        14 Elevate Your Elevator Scripts 117

        Part Three Unlock the Power of Your Voice 123

        15 Begin by Breathing 125

        16 Find Your Full Sound 130

        17 Develop Your Leader's Voice 137

        18 Pace Yourself 143

        19 Be Expressive 148

        20 Articulate Clearly 155

        Part Four Stand Out on Stage 159

        21 Understand the Power of Presence 161

        22 Be Fearless on Stage 167

        23 Sit Tall, Stand Tall 175

        24 Strengthen Your Body Language 183

        25 She's Smart . . . but She Doesn't Look It 190

        Conclusion: The World is Your Stage 199

        Notes 205

        Acknowledgments 213

        About the Author 216

        Index 218

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