Speak Up! by Cyndi Maxey

Speak Up!

A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro

Cyndi Maxey, Kevin E. O'Connor

St. Martin's Press · Print & ebook · November 11, 2008

The insider's guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speaking Whether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ideas and engage an audience.

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Who it’s for
Cyndi Maxey and Kevin O’Connor offer practical guidance for presenting ideas clearly and confidently.
Themes
Business and public speaking, Confident communication, Presentation skills
Genres
Meetings & Presentations, Language Arts, Women in Business

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The insider's guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speaking Whether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ideas and engage an audience. Public speaking professionals Cyndi Maxey and Kevin O'Connor give women the tips and tools they need to be able to speak clearly, with confidence and conviction, and present information effectively.

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In SPEAK UP!, you'll learn how to: Deal with difficult colleagues Speak on the spot Use technology in support of your message Sell your ideas with passion and power Connect confidently with your superiors For any woman who wants to get her point across, from the boss' office, to the conference room, to a convention center, SPEAK UP! will help you polish your presentation skills, get heard, and get what you want.

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Cyndi Maxey and Kevin O’Connor offer practical guidance for presenting ideas clearly and confidently.

Come here for

  • Guidance on speaking on the spot
  • Ways to use technology in support of your message

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  • Tips for dealing with difficult colleagues
  • Advice on connecting with superiors and presenting ideas with conviction

Where it sits

Women in Business62%
Language Arts53%
Meetings & Presentations50%

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Publisher categories

  • Business Communication
  • Meetings & Presentations
  • Language Arts
Authors
Cyndi Maxey, Kevin E. O'Connor
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Published
November 11, 2008
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Business and public speaking · Confident communication · Presentation skills
Reading lane
Business Communication