Taking the stage
Subtitle: how women can speak up, stand out, and succeed
By: Judith Humphrey
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9781118870259
Subjects: Public speaking for women; Leadership in women; Career development; Communication in management; Oral communication; Women executives
Description: "This book provides a step-by-step guide to show female leaders how to take the stage with a powerful mindset, script, voice, and physical presence. The author explains how to communicate as a strong, confident leader in a range of situations, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations, while overcoming the common tendency to minimize accomplishments. In addition, the book provides insight into the challenges women confront in a corporate environment, and proven strategies for addressing them"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Choose to take the stage. We have been taught to fit in, not stand out; title: Silence the inner crow; title: Develop a center stage mindset; title: Speak up confidently; title: Be assertive, not aggressive; title: Promote yourself; title: Be courageous; title: Hold your ground; title: Create a strong script. Portray yourself as a leader; title: Strengthen your language; title: Structure your script; title: Master meeting scripts; title: Craft career conversations; title: Elevate your elevator scripts; title: Unlock the power of your voice. Begin by breathing; title: Find your full sound; title: Develop your leader's voice; title: Pace yourself; title: Be expressive; title: Articulate clearly; title: Stand out on stage. Understand the power of presence; title: Be fearless on stage; title: Sit tall, stand tall; title: Strengthen your body language; title: She's smart...but doesn't look it; title: Conclusion: The world is your stage.