The Science of Speaking

In a world of tweets, posts, texts, and likes, what use is public speaking? According to a large and growing body of research, it's even more important than ever!Whether you're presenting a final project in school, giving a progress report to your team, or preparing for the talk of a lifetime at TED, this book will help you succeed.As you delve into the science behind effective speaking, you will learn how: vocal variation can double what your audience remembersgestures can make your content five times as memorableenthusiasm is the most important quality for a speakerand much, much more!Based on the latest research in communication psychology, The Science of Speaking is a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know to succeed at speaking!