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Insider Secrets of Public Speaking: answers to the 50 biggest questions on how to deliver brilliant speeches and presentations Paperback – August 26, 2014
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- Reveals the pitfalls in public speaking and how to avoid them
- Explains the three principles of Authenticity, Authority and Audience
- Will make you more confident, professional and engaging as a speaker
- Helps you find your own style to deliver a compelling message Nadine Dereza is an experienced international presenter, award winning journalist and conference host. She has presented for BBC, Sky TV, SABC, CNN, Simply Money and Summit TV. Ian Hawkins is an award winning speaker, writer, and presenter. He has written for and appeared on radio and TV, on both sides of the Atlantic. Through PS Programmes, Nadine and Ian deliver Presentation Skills, TV & Radio Media Training, and Crisis Media Management programmes. Based on their solid experience, these programmes allow them to pass on the skills, tips and techniques that they have observed and put into practice over years. They have coached politicians, Olympians and CEOs on the craft of public speaking. 'Goes direct to the questions that trouble experienced as well as new speakers. Good, clear, straight advice, exceptionally well-written.'
Matthew Parris, Journalist, Author & Broadcaster 'Should be universally used by speakers to ensure complete preparation for any event.'
Nick Gold, MD, Speakers Corner 'Good common sense but from the standpoint of real hands on experience.'
Rt Hon David Blunkett, MP
- Print length236 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 26, 2014
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.54 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-101781330999
- ISBN-13978-1781330999
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'Goes direct to the questions that trouble experienced as well as new speakers. Good, clear, straight advice, exceptionally well-written.' - Matthew Parris, Journalist, Author & Broadcaster
'Should be universally used by speakers to ensure complete preparation for any event.'
- Nick Gold, MD, Speakers Corner
'Good common sense but from the standpoint of real hands on experience.'
- Rt Hon David Blunkett, MP
About the Author
Nadine Dereza is an experienced international presenter, award winning journalist and conference host. She has presented for BBC, Sky TV, SABC, CNN, Simply Money and Summit TV. Ian Hawkins is an award winning speaker, writer, and presenter. He has written for and appeared on radio and TV, on both sides of the Atlantic. Through PS Programmes, Nadine and Ian deliver presentation skills, TV & radio media training, and crisis media management programmes. Based on their solid experience, these programmes allow them to pass on the skills, tips and techniques that they have observed and put into practice over years. They have coached politicians, Olympians and CEOs on the craft of public speaking.
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- Publisher : Rethink Press Limited
- Publication date : August 26, 2014
- Language : English
- Print length : 236 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1781330999
- ISBN-13 : 978-1781330999
- Item Weight : 9.9 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.54 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,299 in Public Speaking Reference
- #2,059 in Running Meetings & Presentations (Books)
- #8,201 in Communication Skills
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About the authors
Nadine Dereza
Nadine's TV and radio presenting experience includes working for CNN, Sky TV, BBC, Talk Radio, Simply Money, SABC and Summit TV. As London Markets Correspondent for the Financial Times and Summit TV, she was awarded 'Financial Journalist of the Year'.
Nadine chairs and facilitates conferences and live events for a diverse range of clients across many industries and sectors globally, with a reputation for being 'engaging' (Nokia) and 'an absolute professional' (Infosys).
w - www.nadinedereza.com
in: uk.inkedin.com/in/nadinedereza
t - @nadinedereza
Ian Hawkins is an author and business journalist whose work has appeared on CBS, Reuters and BBC World.
Ian has hosted events in Europe, the USA and Australia, and coached Olympians, cabinet ministers and CEOs.
Ian’s career began at the UK’s largest speaker bureau, working with some of the biggest names on the circuit. At the same time, he was a professional stand up, writing for BBC comedy shows and other comedians.
Business journalism has taken Ian from Gothenburg to Nicaragua, dodging muggers in Panama City and filming from a helicopter over an active volcano.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014“Real-world problems,” say the authors, “demand practical solutions." Hence the Q&A format, which also neatly solves the perennial challenge of how to maintain the reader’s attention. Keep the chapters brief (none here, by my reckoning, longer than about 2500 words, and many much shorter); change the subject unexpectedly (from “How do you handle obnoxious audience members?”, we turn swiftly to “How can I remember my words?”); employ the bon mot (there’s hardly a page in my review copy where I haven’t marked something useful).
It all makes for a lively read, especially when the text has such flair. The book feels bang up to date: the authors even reference Mary Beard’s LRB lecture in February 2014. Alongside the stuff you’d expect – breathing, moving, the perils of jokes – they discuss the logistics of presenting: dress, hosting arrangements, technology. They include, unusually, material on developing a career as a public speaker: getting bookings, participating in panel discussions, chairing debates.
The inevitable trade-off for all this variety is a risk of superficiality. You’ll find ideas in abundance, but you’ll need to join quite a lot of dots. (More cross-referencing between chapters would help, and would increase the fun.) The chapter on storytelling stands out because the authors give themselves space to develop their material.
Dereza and Hawkins raise the burning issue of authenticity and tackle it wisely, if a bit obliquely. How to become the best possible version of yourself? “It isn’t you,” they say insightfully, “so much as what you are doing.”
Practical tips on how to deliver “an authentic, heartfelt message” do appear, in the all-too-brief chapter on weddings and funerals. Focus on the task; do the research; take charge; and say something personal. Spot on.
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- SavauriReviewed in Canada on August 14, 2018
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- Iain ScottReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased for a friend who's starting their public speaking career
Purchased for a friend who is about to start public speaking. Asked him what he thought - he had this to say:
Working in digital marketing, I’m always writing stories. Putting a story on the page and telling one in front of a live audience, however, is very different kettle of fish.
Insider Secrets of Public Speaking doesn’t just give you some fantastic practical storytelling tips from writing your story backwards Memento style to making your characters dynamic rather than passive - it also helps get you into the right mental framework to start planning your next speech from the ground up. When I started reading the book I was dreading my next public speaking event. I couldn’t stop seeing myself onstage. Now, when I think about it, I imagine myself in the audience. Instead of asking myself “how do I impress them?“, “what do I say? and “how do I say it?” I’m asking “what do I want to see?“, “what do I want to learn?” and “how do I want to hear it?”
This book is packed full of immediately actionable advice, and the easy-to-find answer to any question you might have. If thinking about your next big speech has you sweating, I can’t recommend it enough. Remember, you have the authority, and the audience is on your side!
- HarryReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Plain speaking advise delivered with authenticity
I read your book this weekend flying back and forth to the UK and really enjoyed it. Plain speaking advise delivered with authenticity, great understanding of the audience and all their inner nightmares and practical guidance delivered with authority, charm and humor. Loved the tip about holding the heavy shopping bags when on stage to steady yourself. Gems like this - and there are many - make this well worth the read.
- GCReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Sound advice to make you a better presenter
The book was very helpful last week, as I had a high stakes presentation in London. It went well... due to the advice contained inside, especially in the earlier chapters. Love the 'bite size' advice - great for my brain! (and being able to re-read important guidance easily)