Shows readers how to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their message to the needs of decision makers. This book reveals simple but powerful techniques anyone can use to prioritize, organize, and economize their words so that their communications are concise, clear, and - importantly - convincing.
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Shows readers how to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their message to the needs of decision makers. This book reveals simple but powerful techniques anyone can use to prioritize, organize, and economize their words so that their communications are concise, clear, and - importantly - convincing.
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Whether you're making a formal presentation, wooing a client, closing a sale, or proposing an idea, persuasive communication can make the difference between success and failure. "Well Said!" shows readers how to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their message to the needs of decision makers. It reveals simple but powerful techniques anyone can use to prioritize, organize, and economize their words so that their communications are concise, clear, and - most importantly - convincing. Complete with real-life examples illustrating the concepts in action, this handy guide teaches readers how to: use the words and phrases that get people to listen; capture and hold attention; gain instant credibility with decision makers; optimize body language; handle Q&A with finesse; connect with the audience; shine with or without PowerPoint; perfect their elevator pitch; and much more. Engaging and practical, "Well Said!" is the one book on presentation skills every professional should own.
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“"Well-organized and logical, this is a must-have for any one whose job requires winning over other people." Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight Magazine”
"One of the biggest fears that we humans have is speaking in front of people. That's why we love Darlene Price!...she has great tips to make speaking easier." "--A Closer Look"
About the Author
DARLENE PRICE is the president and cofounder of Well Said!, Inc., a training and consulting company specializing in high-impact presentations and effective communication.
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Praise for Well Said! " "Get this book if you want to stand out and make all your communications effective with that cutting-edge sparkle." -- OfficePro "Jam-packed with helpful advice that you'll want to recall every time you prepare a presentation. You'll be tempted to excessively highlight, put sticky tabs on every other paragraph..." -- School Administrator magazine "Must-have book for virtually anyone in the workforce....By following the advice given, you will definitely become a more effective communicator, which can only help your career." -- IEEE Electrical Insulation "Well-organized and logical, this is a must-have for anyone whose job requires winning over other people." -- Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight magazine You don't have to be a charismatic motivational speaker to present like a pro. Whether you're delivering a stand-up presentation, leading a sit-down conversation, conducting a webinar, closing a sale, writing an e-mail, or proposing an idea, Well Said! helps you convey confidence, communicate clearly, and connect with every audience. Complete with real-life business examples, current research, and personal stories from the author's twenty years of executive coaching experience, this handy guide teaches you how to: Craft a persuasive message Master a confident, dynamic delivery style Gain instant credibility with decision makers Capture and hold attention Convey executive presence Optimize body language Speak with the language of influence Handle Q&A with finesse Connect through audience engagement Conduct powerful conversations Write more effective e-mails Deliver engag
Whether you're making a formal presentation, wooing a client, closing a sale, or proposing an idea, persuasive communication is essential. Based on the same concepts that guide the author's award-winning training and consulting company, Well Said! teaches readers to put themselves in their audience's shoes and tailor their messages to the needs of decision makers. Darlene Price reveals the simple but powerful techniques you can use to prioritize, organize, and economize your words so that your communication wins the day. Complete with real-life examples illustrating the concepts in action, this handy guide shows how to use the words and phrases that get people to listen, capture and hold an audience's attention, gain instant credibility with decision makers, optimize body language, handle QA with finesse, make connections, shine with or without PowerPoint, perfect the elevator pitch, and much more. You don't have to be a motivational speaker to get through to others. By placing words carefully and with confidence, you'll captivate your audience and make big things happen in your career.
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