Description: From Broadway to the boardroom, the fine art of persuasion is a valuable tool of life -- and it can be learned. All it takes is a little practice, a lot of determination, and a few techniques used by people who make a living speaking publicly -- actors. With amazing insights from professional presenters, Taking Center Stage gives you expert advice on pulling off a crowd-pleasing, award-worthy performance. It's packed with revealing anecdotes, insider tips, and provocative, inspiring exercises that will help you make your presentations and speeches more effective -- and a lot less nerve-wracking. Taking Center Stage includes tips for:
-- Defining your objectives
-- Writing a dramatic and memorable speech
-- Using basic rehearsal techniques
-- Working visuals to your best advantage
-- Researching your topic
-- Facing your audience and staying calm
-- Overcoming stage fright
-- Creating intimacy with your audience.

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