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What if you could learn a set of tools and techniques that have helped thousands of other people manage their fear of public speaking and win their audiences over every time? With How to be Brilliant at Public Speaking you can. Written by two performers who have spent as much time off the stage as on it, readers will find themselves in expert hands, supported and coached from the moment they decide they want to speak right through to theirbrilliant performance. Whether a seasoned speaker looking for new tips or someone who has managed to avoid public speaking so far, this book will prepare readers for whatever speaking challenge lies ahead, showing them how to: Convert fear to fuel. Prepare to speak spontaneously. Create a compelling story. Impress difficult audiences Sarah Lloyd Hughes - is passionate about helping people learn & grow. During her 7 years as a trainer and coach she has developed a unique and engaging style that combines her passion for helping others to develop, with skilful training techniques. She runs inspirational workshops for professionals alongside programmes for young people and combine the best of both worlds to offer intelligent and high-energy training experiences.

Sarah Lloyd-Hughes is founder of Ginger Training & Coaching and is an experienced, energetic and empowering speaker, coach and writer working with individuals to support them in reaching their potential. She has taught thousands of people of all ages across three continents from professionals in India to young people in inner city London. Sarah’s workshops are bursting with fun, practical and extremely powerful ways to improve your public speaking and she currently works with professionals wishing to become key people of influence in their field, supporting them to become passionate, authentic and inspiring speakers.

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Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 – It Starts With Authenticity

PART ONE – AWARENESS

The foundations of excellent speaking. Get rid of your speaking quirks and step into powerful expression.

Chapter 2 – Your Body

Chapter 3 – Your Voice

PART TWO – EMPATHY

Gain the respect of your audience by focusing on their needs.

Chapter 4 – Preparing with empathy

Chapter 5 – Managing the crowd

PART THREE – FRESHNESS

Create memorable public speaking experiences with creative content.

Chapter 6 – Wonderful Words and Vibrant Visuals

Chapter 7 – Ingenious Interactivity

PART FOUR – BALANCE

Develop structures that are powerful and aid your memory

Chapter 8 – The Balancing Act of Structure

PART FIVE - FEARLESSNESS

Battle through your comfort zone to become an expert

Chapter 9 – Understanding Fear

Chapter 10 – Tools For Developing Fearlessness

PART SIX - AUTHENTICITY

Chapter 11 – It Ends With Authenticity

The Road Ahead

Appendix 1 Public Speaking Ingredients List

Appendix 2 The Um Game

Appendix 3 Wonderful Words Bingo

Appendix 4 Design Your Stage Persona

Appendix 5 Further Resources

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