Born To Speak is more about the art of speaking rather than a textbook for public speaking.
Speaking or public speaking is about building bridges, not walls. We want to talk with our audience and not talk down on them. Today's audiences are more sophisticated and would not like to be patronised.
A great speaker is a great showman. And a great showman is able to capture the attention and admiration of his audience.
"Born To Speak has helped me become a better and much more confident public speaker. I learned to present my ideas more clearly and improve my closing skills."
- Jane Loke, direct-selling enterpreneur
...And every year so far, the survey has revealed that several skills employers value most - like the ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively - are also skills that new MBAs lack.
- Money Lessons
The curriculum of our early school days included the 3 R's, that is, reading, writing and arithmetic. The critical subject of speaking was left out, resulting in a society that lacks persuasive skills. Born To Speak aims to fill this void by outlining all the elements involved in the art of speaking.
The most important specialised skills that you need to have are selling and understanding marketing.
- Money Secrets, national bestseller on personal finance
Selling begins with learning the skill of speaking clearly and convincingly, and Born
To Speak is the best text on helping you to achieve this goal.