Weddings, graduations, anniversary parties, as Spring'ss ceremonies and gatherings bring joy to those celebrating, they can cause anxious moments for the people charged with speaking to
the crowd during these celebrations.
Public speaking consistently ranks among Americans's greatest fears, right up with death, spiders and trips to the dentist. But with the aid of Fearless Public Speaking, this spring'ss
class of public speakers can breathe easier as they speak confidently, effectively and with feeling.
This handy and compact book by Hatboro, PA author Anne Anastasi helps people in all walks of life deal with the natural anxiety that arises when they take the podium or rise up from the
head table. The most intimidating aspects of public speaking can be overcome through simple training. And the same techniques that help you speak before a crowd can also help you
communicate in job interviews and other one on one situations, Anastasi says.
Fearless Public Speaking is a resourceful 74-page volume, compiling concepts, tactics and entertaining stories that are fun to read and easy to apply to the challenges of speaking. The
book'ss three-part approach offers guidance in preparation, practice, and presenting with passion. Key concepts include:
Preparation -- Understand your audience; research your topics as needed to get the facts straight; develop an outline (not a script) with sufficient detail to eliminate the need to think
so hard while you are speaking.
Practice -- Rehearse by speaking out loud from the outline; add detail and write down the smart things you say during the rehearsal; reorganize as needed by the sound and sense of what
you are saying; adjust your presentation based on the time of your rehearsal.
Presentation -- Memorable, motivating presentations require passion --even in smaller settings, you will be more effective if you fully understand and sincerely believe in what you are
saying. Warm up properly; pay attention to the need to start strong to grab the audience'ss interest; moderate your rhythm in the middle of the presentation; finish powerfully to make
sure your audience leaves with
your message.
The book is available online through amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com and can be downloaded as an e-book through: www.iuniverse.com
To arrange an interview of Anne Anastasi or to obtain more information on Fearless Public Speaking, please contact Chris Reynolds at Reynolds Ink by phone at (610) 566-1960
Digital photo images of the author and the book cover are also available
through Reynolds Ink.