Gain the confidence to be a charismatic speaker with this complete guide to becoming comfortable with public speaking. Featuring the world's leading experts on public speaking - -ranging from business strategists, communications experts, and Guinness Book of World Records holders - -to bestselling authors and award-winning physicians who have overcome their very own phobia of public speaking. Even though public speaking is the most common of all fears, it doesn't have to be a roadblock on the path to your success. Whether you're speaking to five or five hundred, you can learn to do it with confidence and charisma. The best advice from some of the world's most inspiring speakers is gathered right here. These powerful tips and techniques will help you develop winning material, mentally prepare for your presentation, and communicate a powerful message. Besides the basics of public speaking, you'll also learn how to think on your feet, play off your audience, and banish anxiety and stress. Make your next speech a dynamic presentation full of energy and personality.
Author
Brian Tracy is Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations. He has consulted for more than 1,000 companies and addressed more than 5,000,000 people in 5,000 talks and seminars throughout the US, Canada and 55 other countries worldwide. As a Keynote speaker and seminar leader, he addresses more than 250,000 people each year. Brian has studied, researched, written and spoken for 30 years in the fields of economics, history, business, philosophy and psychology. He is the top selling author of over 45 books that have been translated into dozens of languages. He has written and produced more than 300 audio and video learning programs, including the worldwide, best-selling Psychology of Achievement, which has been translated into more than 20 languages. He speaks to corporate and public audiences on the subjects of Personal and Professional Development, including the executives and staff of many of America's largest corporations. His exciting talks and seminars on Leadership, Selling, Self-Esteem, Goals, Strategy, Creativity and Success Psychology bring about immediate changes and long-term results. Prior to founding his company, Brian Tracy International, Brian was the Chief Operating Officer of a $265 million dollar development company. He has had successful careers in sales and marketing, investments, real estate development and syndication, importation, distribution and management consulting. He has conducted high level consulting assignments with several billion-dollar plus corporations in strategic planning and organizational development. He has traveled and worked in over 80 countries on six continents, and speaks four languages. Brian is happily married and has four children. He is active in community and national affairs, and is the President of three companies headquartered in San Diego, California. His most popular training programs are centered around teaching authors how to write a book and helping public speakers create successful careers.
