Powerspeak: The Complete Guide to Persuasive Public Speaking and Presenting

by Dorothy Leeds

Tells how to overcome the fear of public speaking, identifies common problems with speeches, and discusses openings, persuasive language, humor, and visual aids

Genres: Communication, Nonfiction

261 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1988

Reviews

[Mary]

Only got to page 57 of this for my SCM 470 capstone class.

[Lychee]

Helped with preparing my dissertation defense. Helped me come up with some ideas for a more interesting opening (although I experienced technical glitches when it came time to present, it worked slick during a practice run). Lots of good ideas for both polishing something up at the last minute, although increases my motivation to begin planning talks much earlier than has been my wont. I plan to pick up a copy to add to my collection.

[Ayoola Efunkoya]

Fantastic book by my standard. Dorothy Leeds' ideas packed in Powerspeak towards the end of the 1980's still work for me more than 2 decades after.

[Aisha Adnan]

ملزمه لمساق الاتصال الشفهي ، ترجمه رديئة جداً .. :) / امتحاني بعد خمس ساعات

[John]

Excellent book on engaging stimulating and maintaining an audience's attention.

[Ken]

The only book I truely recommend for Public Speaking.