How to Make Powerful Speeches 2nd Edition
A Step-by-Step Guide to Inspiring and Memorable Speeches
by Eamonn O'Brien
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Pub Date Jul 27 2015 | Archive Date Aug 18 2015
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About the Author
Eamonn O'Brien, The Reluctant Speakers Club Author of 'How to make Powerful Speeches', founder of the Reluctant Speakers Club, President of Professional Speaking Association Ireland, broadcaster and blogger; Eamonn can help you to banish your fears of the podium forever. The Reluctant Speakers Club has been voted one of Ireland's 6 best corporate blogs two years in a row by Blog Awards Ireland and he has written many guest blogs for international online business communities and is an accomplished radio show host. Over his 25 plus years in senior international sales and marketing roles, Eamonn O'Brien has run countless training courses on developing communication skills in the USA and in Ireland. He is a frequent speaker at international marketing events in North America, the UK, France, and other European countries. He holds an MBA from Manchester Business School and a BSc (Management) from Trinity College Dublin. He is also a long time member of ESOMAR, the world association of market research professionals. As a marketing consultant, he has worked with many international companies including AT&T, Johnson & Johnson, Capital One, Citibank, Harvard Business Review, and the Smithsonian.
Advance Praise
"A great reference --- even for pros. The views that O'Brien shares here are outstanding. Even if you have presented for a long time, this book is perfect to move into a better level of performance...If you want to improve your next big presentation, I highly recommend this book."-Terry Brock, Speaker Hall of Fame Member, CSP, CPAE, Social Media Keynote Speaker, and Co-Author of Klout Matters
"This easy to follow guide contains a valuable font of experience and wisdom that will help any reluctant speaker to deliver memorable, entertaining speeches that result in new business." -Noel Derby, Former Chairman and CEO, McCann Erickson and Author of Ireland's Superbrands
"Even if you are a seasoned professional speaker and want to polish your performance; the secrets of memorable speeches are all here." -Krishna De, Award winning digital communications, online publicity and content marketing strategist
"In this powerful and comprehensive book you have at your fingertips a blueprint for conceiving, crafting, and delivering inspiring and memorable speeches!" -D'vorah Lansky, M.Ed., Author of Book Marketing Made Easy
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9780992816469 |
| PRICE | $5.99 (USD) |
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Featured Reviews
Mike H, Reviewer
As someone that is doing more and more public speaking, I found this full of easy to apply lessons presented in a straight-forward and interesting way. While I found little of the advice to be new, in was presented in a way that was very easy to digest and apply to my speaking.
Darren I, Media/Journalist
Very few people like giving speeches or public speaking and this book promises to help you overcome this perceived issue. Like a good presentation, this book starts to grow on you, changing from initial polite uncertainty to something that you were glad that you stayed to listen to.
The author offers up what can be a good total solution, showing you how to get up on stage, form a connection with your audience and make your presentations shine. Presentation advice and strategies are also offered up, carefully being something for everyone. Unlike many “how to”-type books, this is something that manages to also be of interest to the more accomplished speaker. Very few public speakers can, if they are honest, really say that they never need to learn anything else. It only takes one new tip or wrinkle to make your presentation shine even brighter!
When this reviewer saw the price of the book he had to double check - was there a digit missing. For what you get, for less than the price of a McDonald’s meal, this could be one of the year’s best bargains. If you let it, the book can also shine light on other areas of business too; the astute reader can easily hoover up knowledge and other good-to-know information in the background as they read.
This reviewer perhaps cannot understand the fear many have with speaking: the bigger problem here can be shutting up and keeping to the timetable (yes, this reviewer picked up a few tips to retrain that particular bad habit). For many, more people fear standing up on a stage and giving a speech than they do death. Because of this fear, many people who could benefit from giving a speech or a presentation are losing out on lost opportunities, advancement and, well enjoying themselves.
It is strange, as even a lot of the information in the book that you may argue is less relevant, such as historical references, curiously finds its point and just feels a natural part of the entire package. The author is quick to pour cold water on some “instant solutions” to overcome the fear of public speaking, such as imagining your audience is naked. Quite why someone thought that this would work one doesn’t know, yet it is repeated so often it almost has a Biblical relevance for many.
To wrap up, the author makes a great presentation, in writing. Engaging, humorous, impactful and focussed, the book has something for everyone with a lot of great takeaway points. A highly recommended read!
How to Make Powerful Speeches (2ed), written by Eamonn O'Brien and published by The Reluctant Speakers Club. ISBN 9780992816469. YYYYY
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