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In Don’t Say Um, public speaking expert Michael Chad Hoeppner equips you with the physical tools you need to quickly improve your public speaking - for good. Packed with simple-to-master practical exercises like finger-walking to stop yourself using filler words to deep breathing to fix quivering, you'll discover how to transform how you communicate - because how you say something matters more than what you say.

Some people think the workplace is no place for funny business. But the upside of humour for our careers is significant. A recent survey of more than 700 CEOs showed that 98 per cent prefer job candidates with a sense of humour and 84 per cent think that funny employees do better work. Psychologist Dr Jennifer Aaker and comedian Naomi Bagdonas' research has shown that humour makes us feel more competent and confident, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience during difficult times.

Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether you're speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview.

The Pop-Up Pitch is a radical new approach to help you create the perfect presentation, combining three key elements of persuasive storytelling - simple pictures, clear words, and powerful emotions - that together motivate audiences to pay attention, learn something new, and make effective decisions. The Pop-Up Pitch weaves together the latest insights on visual cognition, behavioral economics, and classic story structures in an easy-to-learn and inspiring storytelling algorithm.

Over 30 different examples of situations and ideas to show you how you can change your approach and change your life. Looking to nail an interview? Want to make a better first impression on a date? Trying to make your money go further? Bet you never thought being a bit more psychopath could be the answer. Time to grab that bulls**t by the horns! Dr. Kevin Dutton studies psychopaths, and his latest subject is SAS hero Andy McNab. Andy’s a bit different; he’s a good psychopath.

Unlock the true potential of your professional network with this comprehensive guide tailored for business professionals looking to elevate their networking game. In this book, you'll discover how to identify and cultivate high-value connections that can significantly enhance your career or business. Through the innovative Connection Expansion Exercise™, you'll broaden your perspective on networking, moving beyond traditional one-on-one strategies to a powerful many-to-many relationship-building approach.

We've decided by consensus that consensus is good. In In Defense of Troublemakers, psychologist Charlan Nemeth argues that this principle is completely wrong: left unchallenged, the majority opinion is often biased, unoriginal, or false. It leads planes and markets to crash, causes juries to convict innocent people, and can quite literally make people think blue is green. In the name of comity, we embrace stupidity. We can make better decisions by embracing dissent. Dissent forces us to question the status quo, consider more information, and engage in creative decision-making.

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition—which now contains the 700 most important words you need to master—you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world.

When I coach speaking under pressure, my specialty is to help the speaker make a real and significant change during one private session of less than two hours. I learned this from the culmination of my life's journey, as told in these true memoirs of my real-life experiences being an actor, a spy, and a licensed private eye. There are no unrealistic techniques or made-up theories in this book. Every solution given to you has been actually done by me or witnessed in others. Everything is proven, and everything works - tried and true.

Inside, you’ll find a wealth of advice for taking action in life. You’ll learn how Akrasia differs from procrastination - and how to increase your will and determination. With this new knowledge, you can build the limitless life you’ve always wanted! This easy-to-understand book includes real-life examples for avoiding mental obstacles and moving ahead to your goals. By understanding your cognitive responses and behavior patterns, you can grab the controls and create a better life situation!

Closing Intelligence is for salespeople, decision-makers, and anyone who wants to successfully persuade people.

Communicating Through Change is a life-changing book, which will show you how to communicate through major changes in your life, and to best express yourself when you need to be heard. It is packed with real-life stories, practical exercises, insightful tips, and uplifting affirmations. Addressing relevant challenges, which everyone meets at one time in their life, this book will give you hope, resilience, and clarity about how to move forward. By sharing her vulnerability with authentic openness, the author helps you to find your inner strength and to speak up for yourself.

Learn how to speak business English with such confidence, you’ll never have to worry about speaking in a meeting or in front of international colleagues again. It’s the morning of the biggest business meeting of your life but instead of feeling excited and raring to go your stomach is churning because you are stressing (again) about having to speak to business colleagues in English - a language that is not your native tongue.

You’re about to discover the different aspects of body language and techniques that will enable you to read the gestures, actions, and emotions of others. You can also try to use these gestures and expressions yourself to interact with friends and family. This book will cover the different steps in reading and understanding nonverbal cues. Be guided on how to present yourself in public and be sure your words and actions jive with each other. As the saying goes, "Actions speak louder than words", so be sure you are conveying exactly what your mouth has spoken.

Es completamente normal ponerse nervioso cuando tenemos que hablar en público, especialmente cuando se trata de una audiencia relativamente numerosa. Sin embargo, a veces este tipo de ansiedad puede provocar síntomas físicos como sudoración, temblor de manos, taquicardia, tartamudez, visión borrosa o dificultad para respirar, entre otros. No podemos permitirnos esto si tenemos que hablar ante una audiencia numerosa - física o virtual -, o si no queremos que nuestra carrera profesional se resienta.

Decisions always make or break the situation that you are in. Manage how you decide on every situation you are faced with in order to quickly move forward in life. You can avoid having any regrets when you start making the correct decisions with the help of this audiobook. Decisions are not always easy. You can either stay stuck at a crossroads in your life without deciding, or you can move forward with your life by being in control and making sure you make the right decisions.

Do you know the fastest way to real intimacy? It's as simple as listening. We can all learn to listen better. Why? Because active listening is going to revolutionize your life. It's going to change the way you see others, the world around you, and how successful you are. If you want better intimacy with lovers or friends, better progress in your career, more sex, or you just want to be smarter and wiser, then start listening.