Gravitas: Communicate with Confidence, Influence and Authority

Description

How to communicate with power, poise and confidence Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word- gravitas. In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly with passion and confidence to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention. Each chapter guides you step-by-step through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches. You'll overcome anxiety, learn how to deal with difficult people and feel calm and in control when public speaking. An essential tool for the modern workplace, Gravitas will transform the way you think about yourself and your powers of communication.

Caroline Goyder is a leading voice coach and keynote speaker. She has worked at Central School of Speech and Drama as a voice coach since 2001 and has over 15 years' experience providing voice and gravitas training to people of all ages, including celebrities, teachers, broadcasters and the corporate sector. She is regularly sought after by the media as an expert in her field and her work has featured on television and in numerous national newspaper articles. Caroline was named by Red magazine as one of Britain's top coaches.

Gravitas is the bible for great speakers * Viv Groskop *