Act Natural: How to Speak to Any Audience
Howard, a successful stage actor and star ofThe White ShadowandCrossing Jordan,shares his gift for public speaking in a relaxed and conversational tone. Not employing your usual self-help jargon here, Howard reflects on what others have taught him (Stella Adler, Robert Lewis, and many famous actors), his experiences working as an actor, and how they can be applied to public speaking. The author gives examples that help to ease fear, increase self-esteem, add just enough emotion, and increase memory. Howard shows that the dread of speaking in front of an audience can decrease with breathing exercises, preparation, and practice; he also includes tricks that helped him memorize long passages. Anyone who has trouble giving speeches will find this very helpful as Howard demonstrates how a speaker can take command of an audience by sharing his or her insight or information in a relaxed, yet professional, manner, allowing the speaker's own personality to shine through.Michelle KaskeCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.