Speak E-Z
The Abbreviated Guide to Public Speaking
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INTRODUCTION “I hate to speak in front of a group.” “I just want to give a better presentation.” “I don’t want to be a nervous wreck when I speak in a meeting.” “I want to become a stronger public speaker.” Do any of the above comments sound familiar? These are common statements made by individuals wanting to improve their public speaking skills. Generally speaking, adults wishing to improve their public speaking skills express a desire to feel comfortable, display confidence, and speak with clarity. Certainly on an equal scale, these same individuals seek methods to diminish their stage fright. The intent of this abbreviated guide to effective public speaking is to provide the confidence and skill necessary to deliver powerful presentations. It’s important to remember that whether you are a current student or someone well entrenched in the work world, effective public speaking skills are an essential ingredient to your success in today’s competitive marketplace. For it is public speaking skills which not only help employees differentiate themselves, but prosper as well. As author Timothy Koegel points out in the Exceptional Presenter, “Your presentation skill level will affect your income and career track. It will affect your personal relationships and your ability to lead and persuade others. It will affect what job you land and what reputation you build.”
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About the Book
The purpose of Speak E-Z is to provide an abbreviated guide for individuals wanting a grounded and comprehensive resource to help improve their public speaking skills. As such, Speak E-Z is laid out as an easy-to-read book focused on preparation, content, and platform skills. The book is designed to give the reader the essential skills in public speaking and provides tips throughout to enhance these skills.
About the Author
Todd R. Logan has been an adjunct professor for two universities, where he teaches public speaking to both undergraduate and graduate students. Todd has been in the training arena, where he has trained thousands of sales representatives on presentation and selling skills. He has been in the pharmaceutical industry for over twenty-five years. Prior experience includes the airline industry, where he served as a customer service manager.
Todd enjoys writing and researching to enhance workshops for both work and class. He is an active member of the St. Andrew parish, where he serves as a lector to one of the largest congregations in the Philadelphia archdiocese. In his free time, Todd is an avid cyclist and runner. He is blessed with a supportive wife and two grown children. He and his wife reside in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.