{"product_id":"taking-the-stage-9781118870259","title":"Taking the Stage","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany 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? \u003ci\u003eTaking the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive, proven approach that enables women to come forward into the spotlight and speak up, stand out, and succeed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on a program from the Humphrey Group that has been delivered to over 400,000 women worldwide, \u003ci\u003eTaking the Stage\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpeak up confidently, even when others don't agree;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvey their accomplishments without self-doubt;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe assertive but not aggressive;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliv\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One Choose to Take the Stage 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 We Have Been Taught to Fit In, Not Stand Out 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Silence the Inner Crow 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Develop a Center Stage Mindset 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Speak Up Confidently 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Be Assertive, Not Aggressive 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Promote Yourself 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Be Courageous 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Hold Your Ground 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Create a Strong Script 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Portray Yourself as a Leader 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Strengthen Your Language 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Structure Your Script 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Master Meeting Scripts 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Craft Career Conversations 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Elevate Your Elevator Scripts 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Unlock the Power of Your Voice 123\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Begin by Breathing 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Find Your Full Sound 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Develop Your Leader's Voice 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Pace Yourself 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Be Expressive 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Articulate Clearly 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Stand Out on Stage 159\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Understand the Power of Presence 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Be Fearless on Stage 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Sit Tall, Stand Tall 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 Strengthen Your Body Language 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25 She's Smart . . . but She Doesn't Look It 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: The World is Your Stage 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 218\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49406937989463,"sku":"9781118870259","price":20.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781118870259.jpg?v=1730497621","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/taking-the-stage-9781118870259","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}