How to Speak So People Listen

In a busy world of noise, how do you get your message across? Everyone knows how vital good communication is in any business. But what's the point if no-one's listening to you? How to Speak so People Listen shows you how to make sure that what you're saying is being listened to and making a difference. Using proven techniques from the world's most successful communicators, debaters and conversationalists, you'll discover how to: * Always be heard by speaking in a compelling, persuasive and powerful way * Seize attention, make an impact and leave a memorable first impression * Think fast and quickly adapt your message to suit your audience * Stand out at meetings, conferences, networking events and chance encounters * Be confident at public speaking - someone people really want to listen to Effective tools, strategies, tips and tricks will make sure you're able to command attention and know that, whenever you speak, people will want to hear what you have to say. 'Great communication is at the heart of all business; Mike's approach makes this accessible to everyone.' Mike Ames, founder of Flair Business Growth ConsultancyAbout the author Acknowledgements Part 1 The way we speak Chapter 1 Thinking about speaking Chapter 2 Getting started Part 2 The four steps Chapter 3 Get something to say Chapter 4 Get attention Chapter 5 Get your message across Chapter 6 Get results Part 3 The four situations Chapter 7 Focus on conversations Chapter 8 Focus on complicated conversations Chapter 9 Focus on meetings Chapter 10 Focus on public speaking Part 4 Final insights Chapter 11 The 25 core concepts of How to Speak so People Listen Closing words Who else needs to speak so people listen? Mike can speak so your audience listens Also by Mike Clayton Learn more Index