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Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change.

In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible.

Few of us realise that our language in the workplace inhibits creative problem-solving and escalates uncertainty and stress. In both high-pressure situations and everyday scenarios, in each meeting and email, we have the opportunity to empower our colleagues by using the right words. In Leadership Is Language, Former US Navy captain David Marquet expands on his best-selling leadership book Turn the Ship Around! and shows managers and leaders the next step in their development: how to enable their team through communication.

Master negotiator Herb Cohen has been successfully negotiating everything from insurance claims to hostage releases to his own son's hair length and hundreds of other matters for over five decades. Ever since coining the term win-win in 1963, he has been teaching people the world over how to get what they want in any situation. In clear, accessible steps, he reveals how anyone can use the three crucial variables of power, time, and information to always reach a win-win negotiation.

Give your hard work a voice and amplify your impact by communicating in a way that makes people want to listen and respond—storytelling with you will help you do it.

Researchers now have a clear understanding of the key drivers that make meetings successful. In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg, researcher and consultant to some of the world's most successful companies, draws from extensive research, analytics and data mining, and survey interviews with over 5,000 employees across a range of industries to share the proven practices and techniques that help managers and employees enhance the quality of their meetings.

Being able to speak up and stand out is no longer an optional 'soft skill'. Having a strong business voice is critical in today's business arena. People who are empowered to communicate effectively are highly sought-after because they help companies move forward together and are able to share their expertise and creativity for everyone's benefit. In "Unlock Your Business Voice" Simon shares his VOICE framework to provide practical tools, techniques and tips for less confident speakers that will help you to: Discover and develop your most appropriate business voice.

Having a hard time getting your voice heard in meetings? Does the idea of public speaking make you want to hide under the table? Do you dread difficult conversations or feeling put on the spot? Learn the secret to unlocking confident and effective communication, whether you’re talking to one person or 1,000! Communication coach Angie Flynn-McIver is here to share the time-tested three-part process she uses with her clients. The communication scenarios we find ourselves in vary widely, but the process Flynn-McIver shares will apply no matter where you are.

Every day at work, people do three things: talk, listen, and pretend to listen. That's not surprising when you consider that the average attention span has dropped to 8 seconds. To break through, says high-stakes communications expert Paul Hellman, you need to focus on your audience, be slightly different, and deliver with finesse.

Top Dog will teach you how to lead in all your interactions so you can get more of what you want more often.

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.

Standing up in front of a group of people and giving a speech is not an easy thing to do for any of us. As we stand there with everyone's eyes on us, it can be very easy to become overwhelmed with nerves and fear. However, if we are going to be successful public speakers, then we need to learn to deal with our fears.

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.

Whether you are in a one-on-one meeting with your supervisor or pitching a new idea to a packed conference room of peers and leaders, knowing how to craft and deliver engaging presentations is an essential skill in every line of business. Confidence is key in every presentation—and sharpening your skills is the most direct route to building it.

Join Richard on his quest to overcome a crushing fear of public speaking and discover the secrets of successful communication.

The sales game is being disrupted before your very eyes. Artificial intelligence and automation are radically changing buyer behavior, flooding the marketplace with data, and turning old-school selling strategies obsolete seemingly overnight. Sales veterans and rookies alike face a stark choice - evolve or become extinct. "It's Not the Leads, It's You," lays out the mindsets, skills, and habits required for sales excellence in the modern era with 2 bonus chapters focusing strictly on AI.

Do you struggle to make impactful connections and build meaningful relationships? Are you searching for strategies to overcome social anxiety and enhance your ability to connect with others? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you’re not alone. Most adults face these challenges, but lasting change is possible with this book's actionable insights and proven strategies.

All the world's a stage, and the greatest role you'll ever get to play is you. As the 'Coach in Your Pocket', Diana Theodores shows you how to bring your fuller, authentic self forward to get great results for women at all levels of the career ladder. Whether you need to rouse your team, pitch to the board, influence stakeholders, give feedback, speak to one person or 1000 - you'll discover that you have everything you need to shine in every role you play. An irresistible invitation - to ignite your fire, grow your wings and lift off into your best personal performance.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is the one who is credited with saying "The only thing that is constant is change." In the world of giving speeches this is especially true. One does not just suddenly become a great speaker. Rather, what happens is that we start to give speeches and gradually over time we get better at doing it. However, we'll never get any better at speaking in public if we don't know how to change.

From Dr. Rick Brinkman, one of the best-selling masterminds who made Dealing with People You Can't Stand a little less painful - and a lot more productive - comes the much-needed cure for that time-wasting, headache-inducing, soul-sucking plague known as meetings. This proven step-by-step method addresses the most common problems that derail a meeting: preparation, people, process, and time. Dr. Brinkman provides key insights into the human behaviors that lead to unsuccessful meetings, along with psychologically based tactics for addressing them.

Wasting time in pointless meetings is the one thing that never seems to change. Martin Murphy, however, has helped a who's who of corporate clients transform time-sapping meetings into breakthrough sessions that are measurably productive. His strategy is not simply to make meetings more palatable; instead he reframes the entire concept of collaboration and introduces four "Work Sessions" that replace meetings to get more done faster than ever before.