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How to Own the Room

Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking

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How to Own the Room

By: Viv Groskop
Narrated by: Viv Groskop
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Summary
 Most books about public speaking don’t tell you what to do when you open your mouth and nothing comes out. And they don’t tell you how to get over the anxiety about performance that most people naturally have. They don’t tell you what to do in the moments when you are made, as a woman, to feel small. They don’t tell you how to own the room. This book does.

From the way Michelle Obama projects ‘happy high status’, and the power of J.K.Rowling’s understated speaking style, to Virginia Woolf’s leisurely pacing and Oprah Winfrey’s mastery of inner conviction, what is it that our heroines do to make us sit up and listen - really listen - to their every word? And how can you achieve that impact in your own life? Here’s how.©2018 Viv Groskop (P)2019 W. F. Howes Ltd Communication & Social Skills Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Society
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I loved listening to this book! Viv’s insight into what makes a great speech along with practical tips, tricks and exercises is super inspiring! Pass me the mic! I’ve got a LOT to say! :-)

Super insightful AND helpful!

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Viv has an honesty in her writing which is only surpassed when she reads this masterpiece, and shares her learnings, capturing you like none other. Almost impossible to put down.

Outstanding. Honest Read.

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Viv is a great narrator and her book is packed with examples, tips and hard-won advice. An incredibly useful book for women who want to speak and make an impact

A great listen for anyone who has to, or wants to speak in public

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