Out Front
How Women Can Become Engaging, Memorable, and Fearless Speakers
by Deborah Shames
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Pub Date Jan 10 2017 | Archive Date Mar 01 2017
Description
Every Woman Has a Voice—Now, Make It Heard
Now, more than ever, the business, social and political landscape is ripe for women to accomplish their goals. Women are entering law, medical, and graduate school in equal numbers to men. Women are running for the highest political offices in the United States.
Women are steadily showing up in powerful positions, and better communication and public speaking give women the ability to develop their full potential, seize every opportunity, and realize their aspirations. Whether pitching for new business, delivering a talk at a conference, raising money for a non-profit, or communicating one-on-one with coworkers, women can become effective, powerful communicators when they learn to speak with authenticity and confidence.
Deborah Shames, a veteran speaker and master trainer, invites women to step up and be heard. Out Front is an operating manual with compelling anecdotes and applied performance techniques. Noting the perfection syndrome and negative self-talk that plagues many women, Deborah delivers a how-to for battling these demons and identifies women’s special talents—from high emotional intelligence and leadership skills to storytelling. She guides readers in the mechanics of constructing talks efficiently, even with pressing deadlines.
A former film and television director, Deborah coauthored Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage and Get Results. For 15 years, she has trained and coached thousands of top-level executives, celebrities, and professionals at major U.S. corporations and non-profits. After only a few sessions, her clients generate more revenue, advance in their careers, and often receive the highest evaluations when they speak.
Out Front is the definitive book for every woman who wants to realize their potential, engage an audience and expand their influence, whatever the venue or challenge.
Now, more than ever, the business, social and political landscape is ripe for women to accomplish their goals. Women are entering law, medical, and graduate school in equal numbers to men. Women are running for the highest political offices in the United States.
Women are steadily showing up in powerful positions, and better communication and public speaking give women the ability to develop their full potential, seize every opportunity, and realize their aspirations. Whether pitching for new business, delivering a talk at a conference, raising money for a non-profit, or communicating one-on-one with coworkers, women can become effective, powerful communicators when they learn to speak with authenticity and confidence.
Deborah Shames, a veteran speaker and master trainer, invites women to step up and be heard. Out Front is an operating manual with compelling anecdotes and applied performance techniques. Noting the perfection syndrome and negative self-talk that plagues many women, Deborah delivers a how-to for battling these demons and identifies women’s special talents—from high emotional intelligence and leadership skills to storytelling. She guides readers in the mechanics of constructing talks efficiently, even with pressing deadlines.
A former film and television director, Deborah coauthored Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage and Get Results. For 15 years, she has trained and coached thousands of top-level executives, celebrities, and professionals at major U.S. corporations and non-profits. After only a few sessions, her clients generate more revenue, advance in their careers, and often receive the highest evaluations when they speak.
Out Front is the definitive book for every woman who wants to realize their potential, engage an audience and expand their influence, whatever the venue or challenge.
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Additionally, if you are interested in writing more about this book, or interviewing Deborah Shames for a podcast, website, or news article, please contact Jennifer@BenBellaBooks.com.
Happy reading!
Advance Praise
"Deborah walks you through the often debilitating fear of public speaking, while handing you the keys to confidently share your authentic voice!"—Demi Moore
“With a focus on motivating action, women in sales or climbing the management or partner ladder will find a treasure trove of information and anecdotes that spur real change in the way they address an audience. . . . This book is not only for emerging women professionals, but for those of us with 20 years experience in front of an audience. Deborah’s sage voice is in my head every time I create a presentation or update tested material.”—Karen L. Cates, Ph.D, Executive Coach, Leadership Development Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Executive Education at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
“Yes, this book is fabulous for women who do public speaking, but I would highly recommend it to women who are in career transition. Deborah’s advice and words of wisdom relate directly to job interviews, potentially some of the most important ‘presentations’ you will make in catapulting your career to the next level.”—Caryn Siebert, Vice President of Claims at Knight Insurance Group
“Out Front is a call to professional women to speak authentically and powerfully. Deborah Shames compellingly speaks deep truths that support us in overcoming the obstacles that block us from engaging our audiences.”—Sharon Rich, Founder and CEO of ThinkBusinessGrowth, Inc.
“With a focus on motivating action, women in sales or climbing the management or partner ladder will find a treasure trove of information and anecdotes that spur real change in the way they address an audience. . . . This book is not only for emerging women professionals, but for those of us with 20 years experience in front of an audience. Deborah’s sage voice is in my head every time I create a presentation or update tested material.”—Karen L. Cates, Ph.D, Executive Coach, Leadership Development Consultant and Adjunct Professor of Executive Education at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
“Yes, this book is fabulous for women who do public speaking, but I would highly recommend it to women who are in career transition. Deborah’s advice and words of wisdom relate directly to job interviews, potentially some of the most important ‘presentations’ you will make in catapulting your career to the next level.”—Caryn Siebert, Vice President of Claims at Knight Insurance Group
“Out Front is a call to professional women to speak authentically and powerfully. Deborah Shames compellingly speaks deep truths that support us in overcoming the obstacles that block us from engaging our audiences.”—Sharon Rich, Founder and CEO of ThinkBusinessGrowth, Inc.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781941631676 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
| PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Toyin A, Reviewer
I read this book with so much enthusiasm and learned important points about expressing myself and engaging an audience. She sure knows how to write and share experiences that are relatable.
Deborah is a former TV and film director who now owns "Eloqui", a company that specialises in coaching executives to improve their communication and presentation skills.
She explains how many of us have jitters about speaking publicly but if we are to become successful, we need to constantly go outside our comfort zone.
Favourite quote: "Fear is a monstrous inhibitor, whether you’re facing a steep slope or a critical presentation. It can shut you down or persuade you to avoid a new experience."
Rating: 4.5/5
Recommendation: Deborah's target audience for this book is Women who want to speak authentically and powerfully.
I particularly like how she encourages the reader to identify their communication style (Accelerator, Pragmatist, Collaborator or Analyser).
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