{"product_id":"book-7876","title":"Speaking with Power and Persuasion","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all love the convenience of a short, precise text message, but it comes at a cost. More and more people are ill equipped to pick up a phone or arrange an in-person meeting, and often even the idea of speaking causes actual anxiety. In \u003ci\u003eSpeaking with Power and Persuasion\u003c\/i\u003e, licensed speech and language pathologist Rebecca Shafir gives you the tools to engage in meaningful communication with easy to learn steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a self-promoter, salesperson, educator, political candidate, business leader, or student learning English as a second language, \u003ci\u003eSpeaking with Power and Persuasion,\u003c\/i\u003e explains\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ehow the body and voice work together to produce a strong vocal image;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for taking the stress out of speaking situations;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eerasing bad habits that make you hard to listen to, like nasality, hoarseness, or a monotone;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eways to communicate certainty, approachability, and animation when you speak;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003espeech and vocal techniques that help you sound smart, credible, and trustworthy;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eactors' tricks so you're heard clearly at the back of the room;• yoga for the voice—measures to keep your voice in tiptop shape;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ehow to practice the techniques that dramatically improve receptiveness to your ideas;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eways for  a person with learning differences or disabilities to communicate more effectively;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ehow families with a learning disabled child can communicate to manage stress and help their child succeed;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003ewhat the ESL speaker can do to reduce a strong accent and connect better with native English speakers;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2em;\"\u003eways for a native speaker to help a nonnative speaker improve their English pronunciation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike most advice on improving your speaking that you might receive from a sales trainer or debate coach, \u003ci\u003eSpeaking with Power and Persuasion\u003c\/i\u003e comes from a professional with a solid scientific understanding of the workings of the voice. The techniques Rebecca Shafir teaches are precise, practical, and sustainable. You learn what to do, how often to practice, and exactly why the exercises improve the impression you make on others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49301553250608,"sku":"BD7876","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook [ET]","offer_id":49933120536880,"sku":"ET7876","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49301553283376,"sku":"ZE7876","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49301553348912,"sku":"ZM7876","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/39153-7876-Square.jpg?v=1733208794","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-7876","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}