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Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight: Calm Your Fear & Anxiety, Captivate the Audience and Command Any Room with Confidence Even if You've Never ... on Stage Before (Confident Communication) Kindle Edition

by Anne McKeown (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 out of 5 stars 134 ratings

Conquer your fear of public speaking today!

Does the thought of speaking in front of an audience make you want to run for the nearest exit?
Are you tired of letting your fear of public speaking hold you back from opportunities in your professional or personal life?

You’re not alone! But with the right guidance and tools,you can replace anxiety with confidence and deliver awe-inspiring speeches that captivate, educate, and motivate.

In this practical step-by-step guide, renowned speaker and coach Anne McKeown shares proven techniques to help you unlock your full potential as a powerful, confident communicator.

Inside this book, you'll learn how to:
  • Use TED Talk-inspired strategies to master the art of public speaking
  • Craft speeches that keep audiences engaged from start to finish
  • Silence your inner critic and develop unshakable confidence
  • Command the stage with impactful body language and dynamic vocal techniques
  • Create visual aids that amplify your message using modern technology
  • Handle Q&A sessions like a pro, with poise and grace
  • Embrace feedback and foster a growth mindset for continuous improvement

Whether you're a nervous beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this book gives you everything you need to transform fear into confidence and deliver speeches that leave a lasting impression.

Your journey begins today. Let this guide be your roadmap to public speaking success. Don't allow fear to hold you back any longer. Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button now, your first step toward becoming a remarkable speaker!

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What an excellent book! Detailed, step-by-step guide on making you an effective and inspirational speaker - covering all the points around getting over your fear, finding a distinctive voice, crafting compelling content with stories, visual aids, technology, audience engagement, body language and gathering feedback to make you even better. It also trains you how to speak in different contexts - sales pitch, motivational speeches, eulogies, family gatherings. I wish I had had this by my side at the start of my career but will certainly be dipping into it from hereon in as the occasion arises. Highly recommend. Lyn Cobley, Australia

I've always enjoyed public speaking, so I wasn't looking for a book to help with my nerves. Instead, I wanted something that could help me step up my game, and this book totally nailed it. It's all about being yourself when you're up there, which I really appreciated. The author doesn't just give you strict rules to follow; it's more about finding your style and connecting with your audience in a real way. Karen Cordoba, USA

The author gives lots of tips and insights into the why's, how's, pitfalls, styles and techniques of public speaking. From contextualising and explaining the reasons for the fear and worry, to building confidence utilising the power of the mind and skilling you up toward gaining confidence in developing your own successful style. This gem of a book is a beneficial and an enjoyable read which will guide you toward success and confidence in public speaking; helping you relax into the process. Can't recommend this book enough. Lesley McCann, UK

As an experienced speaker, I was looking for insights to refine and elevate my presentations. Anne McKeown's Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight delivers just that-no matter where you are in your public speaking journey, this book will take you to the next level.

Anne provides practical, actionable steps to improve both polish and professionalism in your delivery. But what truly stands out is her guidance on storytelling. She shows you how to weave stories that truly connect with your audience, making your message memorable and impactful. Her approach goes beyond the technical; Anne's wisdom as a Master Coach shines through in every chapter, guiding you to speak not just confidently but with true authenticity and empowerment.

If you're looking to command any room with presence and ease, this book has everything you need-from calming stage fright to capturing the audience's attention. Highly recommended for speakers of every level!

I like Anne McKeown's guidance on: how you find your own speaking voice; be authentic; identify your purpose and play to your strengths. As he says, it is much easier to embellish your strengths than work endlessly on your weaknesses.There is even a quiz to help you identify the type of speaker you are. Finally, if there is one thing I have learned in my 35 years of speaking and coaching presentation skills, is the power of authentic storytelling. Anne aptly sums this up when she says: "Humans have told stories since ancient times, finding a shared language transcending individual experiences and technical jargon." Craig Badens, Australia

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DGZRH3C7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Empowering Publications
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 174 pages
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  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Confident Communication
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I empower people to step up, speak up, and show up with confidence, personally and professionally. I have over 25 years of experience as a coach. I've worked with corporate leaders, small business owners, and individuals from all walks of life to help them overcome limiting beliefs, negative self-talk and fear of failure. I love writing (blogs, books, and articles) to share coaching tools and techniques with others so they can grow and learn new skills. Others may tell you what to do, but I will show you how. All my books have practical, easy-to-follow exercises. Your success is my success.

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Customers find the book highly informative and perfect for beginners, providing helpful strategies for engaging audiences and elevating speaking abilities. Moreover, the book effectively addresses public speaking anxiety, offering strategies to control pre-speech jitters and overcome stage fright. Additionally, customers appreciate the relatable stories and well-written content, with one customer specifically mentioning useful tips on eye contact.

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Customers find the book highly informative and packed with practical tips for engaging audiences, making it a perfect resource for beginners.

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"...you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book is a fantastic resource. Highly recommended!" Read more

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Customers praise the book's comprehensive approach to public speaking, noting how it makes the process easier and helps transform anxiety into confidence. The book guides readers on how to captivate their audience, with one customer highlighting the fun exercises that help discover unique speaking styles.

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"...is filled with useful tips on eye contact, storytelling, and audience engagement. The quizzes and recaps make it easy to apply what you’ve learned...." Read more

"...Overall, it's a solid guide for anyone wanting to improve their public speaking skills and command a room with confidence." Read more

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Customers find the book helpful for managing public speaking anxiety, providing strategies to control nervousness and conquer stage fright.

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Customers appreciate the storytelling approach in the book, finding it relatable and well-written, with one customer noting how it guides readers through crafting compelling content.

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Customers appreciate the book's guidance on making good eye contact during public speaking.

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  • Annabel Archer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super helpful, engaging and informative
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2024
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    Whether you are a nervous speaker or an experienced speaker looking to improve their skills, this book provides practical, clear and useful advice. With tips and suggestions on everything from conquering stage fright, to crafting memorable anecdotes, to incorporating technology and other tools to engage your audience, this book provides helpful strategies and insights into your personal style of speaking and how to best adapt that style. The book’s structure is also very user-friendly, with short quizzes, recaps and guides on how to put these skills into practice. Highly recommended for anyone looking to develop their confidence and performance as a speaker.
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  • Joel R. Dennstedt
    5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT TO DO WHEN THE CROWD AIN'T NAKED!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024
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    Contrary to popular belief, there are better ways to be comfortable public speaking than picturing an audience unclothed. Anne McKeown details those better ways in her highly informative and engaging book, Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight. One might expect her narrative to leap right into psychological issues based on anxiety and fear. In a way, it does.

    • Remember that conquering fear is not a one-time event but a continuous practice. There will be moments of doubt and setbacks along the way, but these experiences are all part of the journey.
    • Authenticity has become a rare and valuable commodity in a world saturated with information and competing voices.
    • Your unique voice, perspective, and style become your competitive advantage, making you memorable and sought-after in your field.

    However, this experienced speaker/presenter knows the first step in conquering one’s fears and anxiety is to be well-prepared. Thus, she spends a great deal of time in the beginning teaching how best to prepare a presentation. The information is invaluable and should be studied in detail before wondering what psychological tricks to play while facing an expectant audience.

    Then, the author turns to relevant skills and their acquisition or development before implementation. Just know that these are not treated lightly or offhandedly. The information is detailed and deep, which is, again, highly beneficial to those who study it closely.

    What about those psychological tips and tricks for dispelling anxious fear? Let Ms. McKeown deliver those precious gems. Considering its comprehensiveness, depth, and detail, this book should be the “go-to Bible” for all aspiring public speakers.
    Joel R. Dennstedt - Author/Editor
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  • SSF
    5.0 out of 5 stars From Stage Fright to Spotlight
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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    “Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight” is a game-changer for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. Anne McKeown offers practical strategies to overcome fear and boost confidence. The book is filled with useful tips on eye contact, storytelling, and audience engagement. The quizzes and recaps make it easy to apply what you’ve learned. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this book is a fantastic resource. Highly recommended!
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  • T. F. R.
    4.0 out of 5 stars an excellent resource for anyone looking to overcome their fear of public speaking
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024
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    The book breaks down effective techniques for managing anxiety and provides actionable tips on how to captivate an audience. The step-by-step approach is particularly helpful for beginners who have little to no experience on stage, making the process feel manageable and less intimidating. However, while the content is strong, some sections could benefit from more real-world examples or case studies of people who have successfully applied these techniques. Adding more practical anecdotes would make the advice feel more relatable and actionable. Overall, it's a solid guide for anyone wanting to improve their public speaking skills and command a room with confidence.
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  • Anna
    5.0 out of 5 stars A step-by-step guide to boost your confidence and conquer the fear of public speaking
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
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    This is a step-by-step guide where each chapter builds on the previous one, so the reader should read it chronologically. I found it an excellent resource to conquer the fear of public speaking and make anxiety a positive stress.
    The author provides many relaxation techniques to reduce fear, such as breathing, vocal warm-ups, engagement techniques, etc. One of my takeaway techniques is the power of self-talk, which is how we can reshape our mindset and boost our confidence.
    As the reader slowly builds on the foundation stage of conquering their fear, the author delves into other areas such as the content (core message, humor), body language (non-verbal cues), vocal techniques, audience engagement, etc.,
    I appreciate the Q&A Confidence Assessment and the quiz included in the book. Super helpful.
    My opinions are my own.
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  • Knute
    5.0 out of 5 stars A total picture of public speaking
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2024
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    The book explores the various aspects of public speaking, from overcoming stage fright to more advanced persuasion techniques. The author takes the reader through the use of storytelling, body language, vocal techniques, and the effective use of technology. The book was written to provide the reader with the proper guidance and tools to turn anxiety-ridden monologues into awe-inspiring speeches that captivate, educate, and motivate the audience.

    Well done.
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  • Rami D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for any speaker!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2024
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    This book was written perfectly and in neatly digestible sections. The writer, Anne McKeown, offers many strategies to prepare the speech, engage the audience and convey the most important components (points). I appreciated her self-reflective quizes, not only helpful, also engaging! The author also gives strategies to help get anxiety before speaking under control. Brilliant! I highly recommend this book.
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  • Daisy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource for Public Speaking!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2024
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    This book is incredibly helpful for anyone looking to build confidence and refine their public speaking skills...It breaks down techniques into easy steps and gives practical tips on connecting with your audience. I especially liked the focus on using personal stories and eye contact to keep people engaged. Even if you're just starting out, the advice feels manageable and not overwhelming...Highly recommend it for anyone who wants to improve their speaking and feel more comfortable on stage!
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  • Sophist Publishing
    5.0 out of 5 stars Public Speaking From Stage Fright to Spotlight
    Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2024
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    "Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight" is an incredible resource for anyone looking to overcome the fear of public speaking. The book provides practical strategies and clear guidance to help build confidence and improve communication skills. I found the step-by-step approach to captivating an audience especially helpful—it breaks the process into simple, actionable tips. As someone who often feels nervous about public speaking, I know this book will be a valuable reference before any presentation. Highly recommended for anyone looking to grow as a speaker!

    The author does an excellent job of emphasizing the importance of storytelling in connecting with an audience. Learning to incorporate personal experiences into presentations has helped me understand how to create a stronger bond with listeners. The structured method—understanding your message, crafting compelling anecdotes, and delivering them confidently—is both insightful and easy to implement. If you want to improve your public speaking while staying authentic, this book is a must-read.

    One of my favorite aspects of this book is how it’s packed with actionable advice that can be applied immediately. It’s also easy to navigate, allowing you to dip in and find specific tips or ideas to use in your next speech. The quizzes at the end of each chapter are a standout feature, helping me reflect on my progress and identify areas for improvement. This book is a fantastic tool for anyone seeking to enhance their public speaking skills!"
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 18, 2024
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    This book is fantastic, engaging and a great read. Full of great techniques which will help you develop your own skills and tools to improve public speaking and presentations. Wonderful, helpful tips and exercises to help keep you calm in nerve wracking situations. Highly recommend!
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  • Audrey
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Hepful and Pratical
    Reviewed in France on September 24, 2024
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    It really is a guide for anyone who wants to develop the ability to speak in public. It's full of tips and advice for overcoming the fear of public speaking.
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  • Deborah Tyson
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Guide to Confident, Impactful Speaking
    Reviewed in Australia on November 2, 2024
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    As an experienced speaker, I was looking for insights to refine and elevate my presentations. Anne McKeown's Public Speaking: From Stage Fright to Spotlight delivers just that—no matter where you are in your public speaking journey, this book will take you to the next level.

    Anne provides practical, actionable steps to improve both polish and professionalism in your delivery. But what truly stands out is her guidance on storytelling. She shows you how to weave stories that truly connect with your audience, making your message memorable and impactful. Her approach goes beyond the technical; Anne's wisdom as a Master Coach shines through in every chapter, guiding you to speak not just confidently but with true authenticity and empowerment.

    If you're looking to command any room with presence and ease, this book has everything you need—from calming stage fright to capturing the audience’s attention. Highly recommended for speakers of every level!
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  • Sphinx_305
    5.0 out of 5 stars Valido aiuto per migliorare le proprie skills di public speaking
    Reviewed in Italy on December 1, 2024
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    Ho letto "Public Speaking" perchè è sempre utile acquisire nozioni per migliorare le skills del parlare in pubblico. Mi è piaciuto in particolare l’approccio sull’autenticità: l’autrice sottolinea quanto sia importante essere se stessi e usare storie personali per connettersi con il pubblico. Questo è un suggerimento che vale in qualunque situazione.
    Le tecniche pratiche per gestire l’ansia, come gli esercizi di respirazione, sono facili da applicare e davvero efficaci.
    Quello che ho notato che manca nel libro è qualche aneddoto personale dell’autrice, che avrebbe reso il libro più coinvolgente, e qualche esempio in piu di chi ha applicato con successo i suoi consigli.
    Consiglio questo libro a chi vuole superare la paura del palco o migliorare le proprie presentazioni. Anche se manca qualche aneddoto personale dell’autrice, resta un testo pratico, chiaro e adatto sia a principianti che a chi vuole affinare le proprie abilità. 5 stelle meritate
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