New Articulate Executive: Look, Act and Sound Like a Leader PDF

Corporate coach Granville Toogood has trained some of the biggest names in business today–including 38 top executives in the Fortune 50–and his bestselling book, The Articulate Executive, has become the gold standard when it comes to public speaking and corporate communications. This all-new edition provides you with the most powerful speaking tools and techniques from Toogood's acclaimed workshops–so you can look, act, and sound like a leader in any situation. Using his proven step-by-step system, you can: position yourself as a leader in your industry, command any venue and compel any audience, use the "8-second rule" to make a strong first impression, speak with the confidence of a CEO, and outperform in any presentation. Whether you are giving a speech, making a presentation, conducting a meeting, or simply talking one-on-one, these tried-and-true communication techniques are guaranteed to help you step up your game and speak like a pro. The book is filled with easy-to-use checklists and essential tips to help you organize your thoughts and deliver your message–with confidence, style, and great success. In addition, you'll learn how to master high-tech tools such as PowerPoint and deck presentations, how to deal with Q&A sessions and media interviews, and how to write winning corporate communications that really do the job.