Speaking on Special Occasions (Teach Yourself) - Softcover

Whatever you have to say, whenever you have to say it, Teach Yourself Speaking on Special Occasions contains all the advice you need to help you give your very best. It includes all the essentials of good speaking and contains 50 sample speeches for different occasions. - Find out how to control your nerves and build up your confidence. - Discover how to prepare a good speech. - Determine how to use notes effectively. - Unravel the secrets of good delivery. The ability to deliver a really good speech is highly valued, but very few people do it well. This book will help you and your delivery, and places emphasis on the importance of practice. It covers many different aspects, from the use of microphones and visual aids to improving debating skills. It also includes suggestions on where to go for further advice and help, and provides contact details for relevant and useful organisations.

Roger Mason is a Chartered Certified Accountant and Chartered Secretary. He worked for some years in the film and television business and was for 12 years Financial Director and Company Secretary of a leading British greetings card company. He now presents seminars on a range of company law and business topics, writes books and articles and is the joint editor of 'Fanancial Factbook' published by Gee Publishing Ltd. Roger joined Toatsmaster International at the age of 19 and he developed his speaking skills in this organization. He has held many positions in Toastmasters International and these have included responsibility for educational matters in Britain and Ireland. He has won several speaking competitions.