TY  - BOOK
AU  - Walters,Lillet
TI  - Secrets of successful speakers: how you can motivate, captivate, and persuade 
SN  - 0070680337
AV  - PN4121 .W327 1993
U1  - 808.51 20
PY  - 1993///]
CY  - New York
PB  - McGraw-Hill
KW  - Public speaking
KW  - Writing
KW  - Speech
KW  - Persuasive Communication
N1  - Includes index; step 1; Set objectives that make a fabulous speech : select the seed --; step 2; Develop the right talk for the right audience : customization : find fertile soil --; step 3; Conquer stage fright and your fear of making changes : plant the seed in the ground --; step 4; Be credible : be an expert : sink your roots down deep --; step 5. The; dey to a memorable presentation : develop a theme : a solid trunk --; step 6; Finding and organizing material in a memorable manner : grow strong, sturdy boughs --; step 7; Editing the material for its best effect : prune the deadwood --; step 8; Your image from the platform : leaves of brilliant color --; step 9; Motivating an audience : call them to pick the fruit --; step 10; Tools to deliver the speech and build rapport with your audience : til the soil --; step 11; Avoiding the problems and pitfalls of the platform : protect it all from wilt
N2  - Help for such areas of public speaking as finding "the seed" in every speech, conquering stage fright, customizing different talks for specific audiences, projecting a professional image, motivating and involving listeners, and dealing with the problems of hecklers, faulty equipment, and poor staging
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0739/92046321-b.html
ER  -