Butterflies Be Gone: A Hands-On Approach to Sweat-Proof Public Speaking (NTC REFERENCE) - Softcover

Arthur H. Bell, .

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0071473629 ISBN 13: 9780071473620

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2008

Synopsis

Beat the fear of public speaking forever--with no sweat!

Speaker’s nerves. For many of us, these words spell disaster. Whether it’s giving a speech to a conference room filled with hundreds of colleagues or simply socializing with a group of strangers at a party, the churning stomach and sweaty palms that come with speaker’s nerves can be uncomfortable at best and career-damaging at worst. When overcoming this anxiety is critical to success, Butterflies Be Gone is your solution.

An accomplished speech coach to thousands, including executives, Congressional representatives, and military leaders, Dr. Arthur Bell outlines his sure-fire seven-part plan for conquering your fear.

Using tested techniques, probing quizzes, and real-life anecdotes from fellow sufferers, Dr. Bell teaches you how to:

• Recognize the physiological symptoms of speaker’s nerves
• Identify your unique anxiety profile and develop a customized plan
• Prepare and practice intelligently for any speaking engagement
• Establish comfort by making friends with your audience
• Use breathing and body work to calm your mind
• Speak "off the cuff" with confidence

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Arthur A. Bell, Jr., is a registered professional engineer with more than 18 years' experience designing HVAC systems. Mr. Bell has also been involved in the design of plumbing systems, fire protection systems, and construction field engineering-mechanical systems. He has taught ASHRAE HVAC classes, as well as contractor training courses. A member of ASHRAE, ASPE, NFPA, AEI, and NSPE, he is a resident of Monaca, Pennsylvania.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0071473629
• ISBN 13: 9780071473620
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216