GET YOUR IDEAS ACROSS WITH IMPACT EVERY TIME YOU SPEAK Dr. Paulson shares audience-tested tips and practical suggestions he has learned as an award-winning professional speaker along with insights from some of the best speakers in the world. Whether you make presentations as a leader or you're a practiced professional, you influence others with the spoken word. This book will help you do your very best every time you speak. Learn tested and proven ways to... Command attention and captivate with your opening line Make sure your messages are remembered and repeated Win others to your point of view Develop and deliver speeches that engage, inform and impact Effectively use your stories and humor to enhance your message Overcome nervousness and find your unique natural style Turn speaking anxiety into focused excitement that works Find conversational comfort by putting the audience first Warning: Don't let your lack of persuasive communication skills hold back your career. After all, you don't have to be a professional speaker to know the importance of turning your insights and life experiences into presentations that make a difference. This book will turn your "Oh, No" to "Oh, Yes" the next time you are asked to speak You'll return to this reader-friendly book over and over again to find new insights. "The speaking tips in this book are short, practical, and powerful, but they can't beat my tip--Read this book " Jeanne Robertson, author of Don't Let the Funny Stuff Get Away "For those who want to increase the professionalism of their presentations by learning from those who are master presenters, Terry Paulson's book is a must buy." Bob Pike, Editor, Creative Training Techniques Newsletter "There are a select few sages in the speaking business who professional speakers turn to for ideas and advice, and Terry Paulson is one of the best." Mark Sanborn, author of The Encore Effect and The Fred Factor. Terry Paulson, a PhD psychologist and award-winning professional speaker, helps leaders and teams leverage optimism to make change work. Let him help you communicate with impact. Visit http: //www.terrypaulson.com for more information and opportunities to see him in action as a speaker."