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ISBN: 0-7570-0262-5
Length: 288 Pages
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You have just been told to make a few opening
remarks at the next company meeting. You nervously smile and say
"Sure," but before the word reaches your lips, your heart begins
to race and your hands turn cold and clammy. You know you have to
go through with it, but you hate to speak in front of any group--let
alone people you know.
For millions, the idea of public speaking is
terrifying--actually ranking ahead of the fear of death. Many books
on public speaking promise to turn shy talkers into impressively
confident speakers, but Speaking Scared, Sounding Good is
different. Written by Dr. Peter Desberg, a practicing psychologist
who has taught thousands of people to speak in front of groups,
it doesn't make ridiculous claims. What it does do is provide you
with proven techniques that will enable you to make it through any
speech and--even though you may still be nervous--sound as if you
know what you are talking about. You'll learn how to relax, how
to focus, and how to set reachable goals for yourself. Through worksheets
and self-tests, you'll be able to isolate and address your individual
needs. The author even discusses the unique speaking problems associated
with dyslexia
If the fear of public speaking has been holding
you back in your career--or if you've simply run out of excuses
to avoid talking in front of your local garden club--Speaking
Scared, Sounding Good will successfully guide you through the
process.
Peter
Desberg, PhD, received his doctorate from the University
of Southern California. He is a professor of psychology at California
State University, Dominguez Hills, and also a licensed clinical
psychologist.For over twenty-five years, he has conducted seminars
and workshops on controlling stage fright for business people, students,
performers, athletes, job applicants, and others. Dr. Desberg is
the author of sixteen published books and numerous articles. He
and his family currently reside in the Los Angeles area.
Contents
Introduction
Your Anxiety IQ--A Test to Determine Your Level of Stage Fright
Part One--Understanding Your Fear of Public Speaking
1.What Causes Stage Fright?
2. Identifying Your Fear-Provoking Thoughts
3. Evaluating Your Fear-Provoking Thoughts
4. Controlling Your Fear-Provoking Thoughts
Part Two--Tools for Reducing Your Fear-Provoking
Thoughts
5.Setting Goals
6. Learning to Relax
7. Dealing With Avoidance and Procrastination
8. Improving Your Memory
9. Practicing for Optimal Performance
Part Three--Broadening Your Presentation Skills
10. Using the Public Speaker's Toolbox
11. Creating the Right Impression (Impression Management)
12. Using Humor in Public Speaking
13. Interviewing Successfully
14.Managing Shyness
Conclusion
Appendices
A. A Crash Course in Public Speaking
B. Relaxation Transcript
Selected References
Index
About the Author
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