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Scared Speechless: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fears and Captivate Your Audience
Written by Steve Rohr and Shirley Impellizzeri
Narrated by Jeff Cummings
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About this audiobook
Scared Speechless is coauthored by talent rep and 2015 Oscar® publicist Steve Rohr and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, a clinical psychologist who has appeared on The Doctors, Hollywood Exes, Workout, and Dr. Drew.
It really is true: What you say and how you say it speaks volumes about your professional promise and leadership potential. Whether it's giving an impromptu sales pitch or keynoting a major business conference, public speaking can make you or break you.
Scared Speechless takes a powerful and unique approach that sets it apart from other public-speaking guides. For the first time ever, the psychology behind our fears is used to explain and tame our anxiety. That's the science. Combine it with the art of organizing and delivering a spectacular speech, and you have the freshest, most entertaining, and effective public speaking book available. This easy-to-use book contains:
• Funny, accessible, and practical wisdom you can start using immediately.
• Real-world examples and humorous anecdotes.
• Advice that applies to every kind of speech in every kind of setting to every kind of audience.
Believe it or not, many screen legends still fear public speaking. Just because you've won an Oscar® doesn't make you immune to the jitters!
Author
Steve Rohr
Steve Rohr is a college professor and works in entertainment public relations. Currently, he is the Show Publicist for The Oscars.® Steve’s involvement in public speaking education spans two decades. He holds an MA in Communications from Arizona State University. For three years, he cohosted a psychology radio show with Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri. This is his first book.
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Reviews for Scared Speechless
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book, 4 stars because he’s a democrat lol. But if it’s for example purposes ok