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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
