The world is your stage. Own it. Great speaking does not come easy. But even the wallflowers among us can’t avoid speaking forever. In Own Any Occasion, speaker and educator Erik Palmer taps into his vast experience to simplify the process of extraordinary speaking, whether you’re giving a wedding toast or preparing for a one-on-one sales call. His approach is equal parts preparation and delivery: Never speak unless you have something worth saying, and never let a poor performance diminish a good message. In 11 steps, Palmer shows readers how to craft the perfect message and captivate audiences with exceptional delivery, no matter the circumstance. He demonstrates that the steps to impress when you meet your in-laws for the first time are the same ones that will help you succeed in front of an auditorium full of executives. Whether your audience is large or small, your message personal or professional, Palmer’s easy system will help you become the best speaker you can be in any situation. Own Any Occasion is for anyone who wants to master the art of speaking well, from first-time presenters to seasoned pros looking for a new process. Give yourself the tools to impress every listener and develop a more confident you.

This eBook edition of "How To Speak In Public" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Contents: Wit, Humor, Pathos, Climaxes and Methods of Great Orators and Lecturers Securing the Confidence of the Audience The Peroration: The Climax: The Closing The Value of Repetition and Suggestion How to Make Speeches That Will Have Effect How to be Heard When Speaking in Public Debating The Study of Shakespeare Shakespearean Quotations for Public Speakers Representing Every Play Written By the Dramatist Scripture and Shakespeare Parallels Ready-Made Speechlets, Toasts, Quotations, Anecdotes for Every Occasion Masterpieces of Oratory, Poetry, Choice Selections, Etc. Self-Improvement Through Public Speaking and If You Can Talk Well (by Orison Swett Marden) Inspirational Thoughts for Public Speakers and Writers Celebrated Passages from the Best Orations and Writings Over One Thousand Topics for Orations, Speeches, Essays, Etc. Model Questions for Debate Memory Excerpt: "Acquire the habit of listening critically to the best speakers, noting the words particularly when the climax is reached and the speaker's emotions are deeply stirred; afterward try to reproduce the speech in your own words." Henry Dickson was founder and principal of Dickson School of Memory. He was also the instructor in public speaking at Chicago University of Notre Dame. Dr. Orison Swett Marden was an American inspirational author who wrote about achieving success in life and founded SUCCESS magazine in 1897. He is often considered as the father of the modern-day inspirational talks and writings and his words make sense even to this day.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.