The workbook used during the Seven Secrets for Successful Public Speaking workshops. 

Public speaking is often cited as the number one fear – ahead of dying. Learn the seven secrets of public speaking that keynote speakers use. 

Packed with practical worked examples, self-assessment quizzes, full colour illustrations and diagrams. 

60 Pages full colour

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Public speaking is often cited as the number one fear – ahead of dying. Learn the seven secrets of public speaking as used by keynote speakers.

4 Pages, full colour

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Good breath control is essential for any vocal discipline.  It’s particularly important for public speakers who need to learn how to project their voices safely. However, anyone who uses their voice for work will benefit from learning good breath control.

Includes diagrams and a breath control exercise.

4 pages, full colour

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Ensuring that you have cemented any new skill or knowledge requires practice and lots of it. Skills need to be established with muscle memory. Just like a concert pianist trains his fingers you must train your vocal apparatus: lungs, larynx, tongue etc. until they get what they need to do.

4 Pages, full colour

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Posture is another of those foundational issues critical if you want to be a good speaker. It’s partly about getting your physical body in good alignment and making the most of it. It’s also about helping you communicate confidence in spades. 

4 Pages, full colour

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I wrote Seven Secrets to help people manage the crippling nerves that sometimes accompany public speaking. Then at one workshop I ran the participants wanted something more specific so I came up with Seven Secrets for Overcoming Nerves. Seven practical tips to help you be an overcomer. 

4 Pages, full colour

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Having a strong accent can be a serious obstacle in an English-speaking culture like Australia. Because of the prevalence of English as the language of trade and culture, English speakers are often lazy about learning other languages and dealing with strong accents. Seven Secrets for Reducing Strong Accents gives you the keys to help you communicate with English speakers without losing your identity.

4 Pages, full colour

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You only get one voice, once it’s damaged it’s a very hard road back.  Seven Secrets for Good Vocal Hygiene discusses how to keep your voice in tip top condition and what to do when it hurts.  Essential reading for anyone who uses their voice for a living.

4 Pages, full colour

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Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for all of us to perform at our best. Yet insomnia is a very common problem, leading to a host of interrelated health issues.

How do you get a good night’s sleep when there are so many demands and stresses on our lives. Robert shares some of the things that have helped him conquer poor sleep.

4 Pages full colour

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Our own self-esteem is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for any leader or public speaker. Self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, depression and anxiety are all symptoms that there are problems that need attention. Seven Secrets for Excellent Self-Esteem helps you understand what self-esteem is and gives you some ideas to begin your journey towards excellent self-esteem. Good luck!