Public and Professional Speaking; A Confident Approach for Women

In this accessible book the authors explore the fear that many women have of speaking in public and professional situations. This book looks at the particular forms this fear may take, such as the fears of being the center of attention and of saying the wrong thing, and gives an account of the factors, often social, that dissuade so many women from speaking up. It explores the causes of this fear and offers valuable advice suggesting practical methods for combating it. It also gives tips as to how arguments can be handled and won more confidently and easily, and suggests more effective means of everyday conversation and communication.