The artful speaker
Subtitle: how to reach an audience in style
By: Karen Mathieson
Contributors: Russell, Diane, illustrator; Rose, Theresa, cover designer; Swann, Louisa, book designer
Publisher: World Weaver Media
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Portland, Oregon
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781940350110
Copyright date: 2013
Subjects: Public speaking; Art de parler en public
Description: Creative expressions have the power to reach us, inspire us and move us to action. Join communication coach and former arts journalist Karen Mathieson to explore how the arts can also help us to connect with an audience in a voice of our own! The artful speaker provides guidance for an array of settings and roles, from a graduation ceremony to a fundraising event, from keynote speaker to eulogist. Whether you want to enhance your presence at a podium, or report well on a small group discussion, you'll find practical ideas in the themes and sources of The artful speaker.
Table of contents: title: Part I : draw them in by design. Chapter one : architecture. Construct a solution ; Understand client needs ; Open the view ; Make room for memory; title: Chapter two : sculpture & drawing. Occupy space in style ; Draw a conclusion ; Put points in perspective ; Get a feel for texture; title: Chapter three : stagecraft. Work within parameters ; Set the scene well ; See the light ; Dress for part and preferences; title: Part II : make the human connection. Chapter four : storytelling. Enchant and affirm ; Bring character to life ; Frame challenge carefully ; Use a telling image; title: Chapter five : music & poetry. Keep the beat ; Exercise volume control ; Make every word count ; Color their world; title: Part III : personify the subject. Chapter six : song & dance. Take it from the tope ; Stay aware of self ; Evoke meaning in movement ; Join forces; title: Chapter seven : letter & memoir. Address truth directly ; add finesse to the ask ; give voice to memory ; Tell it well; title: Chapter eight : essay. Balance self and subject ; Make it concrete ; Shape time and space ; consider your audience; title: Part IV : become a trusted guide. Chaper nine : Nonfiction. Report with aplomb ; Lead the way ; Unpack the unfamiliar ; Share your wisdom; title: Chapter ten : critique. Identify the intent ; Measure the gap ; Adjust judgement to scale ; Acknowledge effort; title: Take a cue from the content : putting The artful speaker into practice : reflect and review by role.