{"product_id":"the-art-of-speeches-and-presentations-9780470711842","title":"The Art of Speeches and Presentations","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe memorable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you like it or loathe it, public speaking is something many of us have to do. Be it presentations to colleagues or speeches to a room full of near strangers, we all want to shineor at least get through it with our dignity intact. Luckily Philip Collins, former Chief Speech Writer to Tony Blair, knows exactly what's needed to give a storming speech.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secret, according to Philip, is content. Too many of us focus on \u003ci\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e we're presenting, and don't spend enough time thinking about \u003ci\u003ewhat\u003c\/i\u003e we're presenting. The secret to memorable, polished speeches is to think more about the material you're sharing  to pay attention to detail and choose your works carefully. Speech writing is and art  and art we can all learn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen the content's right, the confidence will follow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Speeches and Presentations\u003c\/i\u003e Philip Collins provides you with a concise set of tools, preparing you for any speaking occasion. Ranging from the ancient history of rhetoric to what makes Barack Obama such a good speaker, it's packed with practical examples and tips to teach you the craft of speaking well and making people remember what to say.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDoes Phil Collins know what he is talking about? Here's the answer  he isn't just good, he is the best. It's as simple as that. I spent years writing speeches for major politicians and I now speak publicly myself all the time, and yet there is so much that I can pick up from him and anyone who re4ads this book will too.\u003cb\u003eDaniel Finkelstein, Executive Editor, \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e and former speech writer to William Hague\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent book .He provides a comprehensive and relevant set of tools to prepare managers for any speaking or presenting occasion. (inManagement, June 2012) His enthusiasm is palpable, and the exposition of tools and techniques of the trade will help anyone who finds speech writing part of their professional remit. (Financial Adviser, June 2012) There are fewer good books on preparing a memorable speech-and this is a very good one this book is a first class guide to a career-making art. (Professional Manager, September 2012) Equips the reader with a veritable bat-belt of tools for effective public speaking. (The Times, 8th December 2012)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Attention to Detail 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One: Audience 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Expectations 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Topic 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Language 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Individual 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six: Delivery 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 183\u003cbr\u003e Frequently Asked Questions 195\u003cbr\u003e Glossary – The Main Rhetorical Terms 201\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography 205\u003cbr\u003e Index 207\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48864638435671,"sku":"9780470711842","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470711842.jpg?v=1722272842","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-art-of-speeches-and-presentations-9780470711842","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}