Purpose-Centered Public Speaking: How to Develop and Deliver Purposeful Talks, Speeches, and Presentations with Less Fear and More Confidence - Hardcover

Gary Rodriguez

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1450727085 ISBN 13: 9781450727082

Publisher: Leadermetrix, 2010

Synopsis

Purpose-Centered Public Speaking is a book designed to teach speakers "How to Develop and Deliver Purposeful Talks, Speeches, and Presentations with Less Fear and More Confidence."
Sooner or later, you will be asked or forced to speak in a public setting. Although this thought exhilarates some, it terrifies most. Fear of public speaking silences many voices. Unfortunately, this type of silence can limit your career, influence, and potential for success. Most likely, you are looking at this book because you either want or need to learn to speak in public. No matter the reason, here you will find practical insights and tools designed to improve your ability to speak in front of others.
What readers are saying about Dr. Gary Rodriguez's Purpose-Centered Public Speaking....
"I found Dr. Rodriguez's book, Purpose-Centered Public Speaking, a superb 'how to' guide to public speaking. The book held my interest by using interesting real life examples and very practical tips that any speaker can learn from. It takes the mystery out of how to prepare and deliver a compelling speech with a purpose. Whether you are preparing for a talk at a family gathering or regularly find yourself in front of an audience at work, this book will
help you deliver a focused message that hits home."
- Bill Munger, Chief of Staff and Vice President of HR EnergyConnect, San Jose
"Purpose-Centered Speaking is a wonderful book for speakers and an enjoyable read. Written with warmth and humor, it is enlightening, encouraging, and refreshing, offering great concepts and principles that can work in all aspects of our lives."
-Maggie Williams, Chief Administration and Finance Officer, Catholic Charities, SSC
"Gary's systematic methods for public speaking are practical, easy to understand, and presented with relevant illustrations that will help anyone create a better presentation, whether you're a business leader or school teacher."
- Steven J. McGriff, Ph.D., Instructional Technologist, Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

About this title

From the Publisher:

LeaderMetrix,Incorporated is pleased to have published this outstanding book, "Purpose Driven Public Speaking" by Dr.Gary Rodriguez. The response by readers has been nothing short of fantastic! The review below will reinforce this point.

What readers are saying about Dr. Gary Rodriguez's Purpose Driven Public Speaking.... "In Purpose Driven Public Speaking, Gary Rodriguez takes the fear out public speaking. Relating years of public speaking experiences, Gary provides a great game plan for you to become a fearless public speaker. His insights and wisdom will certainly make you a better public speaker. He will also make you a stronger communicator in all areas of your life." - Brent Jones, Former San Francisco 49er Tight End and Winner of Three Super Bowl Rings "Purpose Driven Public Speaking offers aspiring as well as active speakers valuable tips and techniques for improving their communication skills. In addition to the helpful instruction, you will also find this book highly entertaining. If you are a public speaker this is a book you should read." - Stephen G. Newberry, President & CEO Lam Research Corporation, Fremont "Don't just read this book. Digest and practice the principles recorded here, and soon you will find an increasing ease in communicating and a more favorable response from your listeners." - Wayne Cordeiro, Founding Pastor of New Hope Christian Fellowship, Honolulu "This book is so much more than a 'how to' on public speaking! Rodriguez inspires the reader through compelling stories both deeply personal and at times universal. Anyone who wants to feel at ease in front of audiences will gain strength, encouragement and useful resources and tools on how to step into the spotlight and create rapport and connection with one's listeners." - Pamela Mclean, CEO, Hudson Institute of Santa Barbara "Whether you are speaking for the first time or have a great deal of public speaking experience, this book is filled with grand advice." - Dr. Haddon Robinson, Distinguished Professor of Preaching at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton "Great book and a must read for new, as well as seasoned managers having difficulty with public speaking or just looking to hone their skills. Simplifies and lays out a format that guides you through the process of speaking to large groups or smaller defined audiences. The pointed real-life examples keep the reader engaged and interested from cover to cover." - A. Mark Walter, President, Christenson Electric, Inc., Portland "Dr. Rodriguez provides this guide for the novice public speaker and helps the reader to understand the skills necessary to present a great speech while also showing the many pitfalls that aspiring public speakers fall into. Developing one's own style is a very important aspect of public speaking and Dr. Rodriguez helps the reader to understand how to accomplish this. A thoroughly enjoyable read!" - Randy Hahn, San Jose Hockey Play-by-Play Announcer "Purpose Driven Public Speaking will inspire public speakers of any caliber. It offers practical tips to improve speeches and encourages those who fear it most. A must read for any person tackling public speaking!" - Kanoe Gibson. Miss Hawaii 2003 and first runner-up at Miss America 2004 "I found Dr. Rodriguez's book, Purpose Driven Public Speaking, a superb `how to' guide to public speaking. The book held my interest by using interesting real life examples and very practical tips that any speaker can learn from. It takes the mystery out of how to prepare and deliver a compelling speech with a purpose. Whether you are preparing for a talk at a family gathering or regularly find yourself in front of an audience at work, this book will help you deliver a focused message that hits home." - Bill Munger, Chief of Staff and Vice President of HR EnergyConnect, San Jose "Purpose Driven Public Speaking is a wonderful book for speakers and an enjoyable read. Written with warmth and humor, it is enlightening, encouraging, and refreshing, offering great concepts and principles that can work in all aspects of our lives." -Maggie Williams, Chief Administration and Finance Officer, Catholic Charities, SSC "Gary's systematic methods for public speaking are practical, easy to understand, and presented with relevant illustrations that will help anyone create a better presentation, whether you're a business leader or school teacher." - Steven J. McGriff, Ph.D., Instructional Technologist, Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA "This approach to public speaking is refreshing and insightful-- from the 4 vital questions to creating a purposeful talk with a strong introduction, pointed illustrations and action-oriented conclusion. This book will enable critical skills for anyone wanting to create a purposeful, practical and productive speech." - Martin Woodrow, President, Martin Consulting Solutions, Inc., San Jose "This book provides a solid foundation on the fundamentals of public speaking for those who only speak in public on occasion and a helpful refresher for those of us that speak to groups regularly. I highly recommend it." - Jeffrey J. Rodriguez, President, Brown & Riding Insurance Services, Inc., Los Angeles "Purpose Driven Public Speaking is a fun and engaging read, and Dr. Rodriguez does a nice job of humanizing the subject. He gets to the heart of the matter by offering actionable ways to feel more comfortable with public speaking. I now utilize his approach when I speak in front of groups, and I am finally starting to enjoy public speaking again." - Lynn Fischer, VP Sales and Marketing, Title 21 Software, Inc., Las Vegas "I can honestly say that I had an epiphany as I read your book that will benefit both my organization and me for the years to come. Your `Model Message' on Vision was not only convincing but it was also very timely." - Frank Velasquez, President and Managing Partner, Cornerstone Technologies, LLC., San Jose "What impresses me most about Purpose Driven Public Speaking is that the challenge of effective public speaking is made so simple, understandable, and doable. Gary Rodriguez gives practitioners' useful and pragmatic tools and techniques that they can immediately use for all contexts of speaking and presentations. This book gives me the tools and the confidence to greatly improve my own public speaking skills and effectiveness." - Thomas G. Peterson, Former Product Division General Manager, Applied Materials, Inc., Santa Clara

From the Author:

Greetings,

Thanks for taking the time to view this page. In some ways, this book is a glimpse into my life's story. It celebrates my continuing journey and ongoing development as a public speaker, but it is more a story about my process than it is about my arrival. There are literally thousands of books on public speaking, so why is this one worthy of your time? Like most people, public speaking did not come easy for me. Once upon a time, the very thought of talking in public would make me apprehensive and a bit sweaty. Nevertheless, public speaking is kind of like death and taxes; there is no way around it. Books are plentiful that focus on preparing presentations and delivering them with skill and style. This book, which is directed to active and aspiring speakers, teaches one how to build a purpose-centered presentation from start to finish. My goal here is to offer the reader a proven systematic approach designed to help new and experienced speakers develop and deliver purposeful talks that produce
a desired outcome. This purpose-centered approach gives speakers an upfront goal that helps them align all components of the talk so that they achieve a predetermined result.
In a busy world, sometimes we need a thumbnail sketch of a subject, one that shows us a view of the big picture albeit in a small and condensed way. Thus this book is designed to be more of an overview than a treatise on public speaking. I trust you will use the helpful resources contained within Purpose-Centered Public Speaking to continue your study of this fascinating topic.

Sincerely,
Dr. Gary Rodriguez

About this edition

• Publisher: Leadermetrix
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1450727085
• ISBN 13: 9781450727082
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 180