Own It!
About this book
Are you ready to make people sit up and listen when you speak? Do you want to shine in conversations, meetings, pitches or presentations? Is it time to let go of the anxiety that holds you back?
Whatever you want to say and whenever you need to say it, this inspiring, motivating and engaging guide will equip you with powerful ways to free your voice, connect with your audience and communicate with confidence to make a lasting impact.
Combining practical advice with proven techniques that really work, performer and communication expert Liz Peters draws on years of research and experience to help you:
- Overcome the life-limiting fears that stop you speaking up.
- Harness the transformative power of embodiment to build enduring confidence.
- Feel at ease and in control whenever you have to take centre stage.
- Master your personal presence so you can engage and inspire others.
It's time to believe you're good enough. So, get ready to unleash your inner brilliance, learn to love your spotlight moments and discover how awesome it feels to own the room!
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Table of contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part 1
- Chapter 1 The secret puppeteer of your mind
- Chapter 2 Bona fide human
- Part 2
- Chapter 3 Spotlight stress
- Chapter 4 Awareness
- Chapter 5 The shapes we make
- Chapter 6 Breath
- Chapter 7 Centring: fit your own life jacket first
- Chapter 8 The power of space
- Chapter 9 Your amazing mind
- Chapter 10 Confidence: the goose that lays the golden egg
- Chapter 11 Anxiety, doubt and emotional overload
- Chapter 12 Boost your mojo in the moment
- Part 3
- Chapter 13 The influence we have
- Chapter 14 Warmth and power: the magnetic combination
- Chapter 15 Playing with the unknown
- Chapter 16 Listening: the ace up your sleeve
- Chapter 17 ‘Yes, and…’
- Chapter 18 Inspiring communication
- Chapter 19 Your voice
- Part 4
- Chapter 20 Revving up
- Chapter 21 Nailing your spotlight moment
- Where do we go from here?
- Chapter summaries
- References
- Acknowledgements
- About the author
