無論你從事哪種行業(yè),隨著責(zé)任變大,公開講話的機會也會增多。 除了向客戶介紹工作情況,你也許還要向董事會成員作匯報,在大會上發(fā)言,做主旨演講,甚至接受媒體采訪。雖然這些可能成為新的崗位要求,但你也許沒接受過這方面的培訓(xùn)。 不用擔(dān)心。除了參加公開演講培訓(xùn)班和參與公開發(fā)言,還有一些關(guān)于公開講話的書籍可以幫你成為用人單位渴求的那種有信心、善言辭的員工,他們會希望由你來推介他們的品牌。 Monster網(wǎng)站和一些專家進行了交流,目的是找到演講指導(dǎo)書籍,以解決一系列普遍存在的問題并介紹幾種大家或許需要做好準(zhǔn)備的情況。基于其中某一本書進行足夠的訓(xùn)練后,你就會進入狀態(tài),無論是在一群投資者面前講話還是發(fā)表主旨演說。畢竟,有效而自信地講話會有助于你的職業(yè)發(fā)展,無論你是對目前的職位感到滿意,還是正在Monster上找工作。 最能提升自信 《惹不起的你:怎樣停止質(zhì)疑自己的卓越之處并開始過上精彩的生活》(You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life),作者:珍·辛西羅 “在工作中圍繞公開講話跟客戶打交道時,我發(fā)現(xiàn)他們普遍懷疑自己。我見過客戶不相信自己的技巧和能力,而且認為自己的技能不如同行。辛西羅的書直指這種自我懷疑,正是它在妨礙人們發(fā)言、做演講以及和這個世界分享他們的才能。另外,這本書給人動力、有趣,讀者也很容易把它和自己的情況聯(lián)系起來。” —克里斯蒂·海斯,學(xué)士、注冊職業(yè)顧問、職業(yè)發(fā)展機構(gòu)Wolfgang Career Coaching顧問兼教練,得克薩斯州奧斯汀 最能增加幽默感 《道格·史蒂文森的故事劇場法》(Doug Stevenson's Story Theater Method),作者:道格·史蒂文森、山姆·霍恩 “許多精彩演說,甚至是商業(yè)性發(fā)言的核心都是故事,特別是個人故事。許多演講者都覺得‘講故事很難’。他們尤其不知道怎樣變得幽默起來。道格·史蒂文森非常善于幫人編織故事并‘找到其中的笑點’。” —唐·馬魯斯卡,商業(yè)教練,辦公室設(shè)在加利福尼亞州莫洛灣 最能克服怯場心理 《成為史上最無敵的演講者:打破規(guī)則、犯錯誤并把他們爭取過來》(Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever: Break the Rules, Make Mistakes, and Win Them Over),作者:凱倫·霍夫 “這本書的有用之處在于它的作者并不是什么有天賦的演講者,而是曾經(jīng)和讀者處于同樣狀態(tài)的人——她在提高演講水平的過程中犯了各式各樣的錯誤。讀‘專家’的作品往往讓人惶恐,知道作者是‘我們蕓蕓眾生中的一員’,像我們一樣害怕過,也像我們一樣錯誤百出則會消除這種惶恐不安的感覺。” —比爾·特雷熱,管理人員咨詢機構(gòu)Giant Leap Consulting首席激勵官,北卡羅萊納州阿什維爾 最適合蘋果粉絲 《史蒂夫·喬布斯作報告秘籍:怎樣在任何觀眾面前都酷斃了》(The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience),作者:卡邁恩·加洛 “無論介紹什么,圖片(或者生動的例子)都勝過千言萬語。把史蒂夫·喬布斯作為展示核心概念的‘圖片’非常有效。它讓這個學(xué)習(xí)過程變得很有吸引力。在YouTube上觀看喬布斯的演講,然后發(fā)現(xiàn)所有的要點都活靈活現(xiàn)也會變得易如反掌。” —羅伯·赫爾曼,Hellman Career Consulting總裁,紐約市 最能消除演講前的緊張 《秘密》(The Secret),作者:朗達·拜恩 “這本書的內(nèi)容就是具體展示一個人的成功以及所謂‘吸引法則’的力量。它對此的理念是,如果高管們總是把注意力集中在自己如何不善于公開講話以及是怎樣的緊張,他們在講話時就總會焦慮不安。” —凱特·盧波,公開講話和職業(yè)前景教練,紐約市 最能治愈冒名頂替綜合癥 《出場:用最勇敢的自己面對最大的挑戰(zhàn)》(Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges),作者:艾米·卡迪 “卡迪闡述了怎樣通過姿勢、手勢、聲調(diào)和面部表情等非語言溝通方式的調(diào)整來增強個人信心、沖擊力和影響力,甚至是細微的調(diào)整。‘假裝成功,直到你真的成功’,這樣的想法確實有效;隨著你讓自己相信你控制著自己的思想、情緒和行為(包括那些非語言溝通行為),你就會真的進入角色。” —朱迪·邁克爾,高管教練,芝加哥 最適于完善短時演講 《效仿Ted演講者:全球頂尖頭腦的九個公開講話秘訣》(Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds),作者:卡邁恩·加洛 “觀眾想聽簡短而吸引人的演講。實際上,現(xiàn)在有些會議會給發(fā)言人15-20分鐘的講話時間。卡邁恩·加洛了解這種方式,也知道怎樣付諸實施。” —唐·馬魯斯卡(財富中文網(wǎng)) 原文最初刊登在Monster.com網(wǎng)站。 譯者:Charlie |
Read These Books to Improve Your Public Speaking Photograph by Photofusion—UIG via Getty Images Regardless of what industry you’re in, as your responsibilities increase, so do your opportunities for public speaking. In addition to sharing work with clients, you may find yourself presenting to board members, speaking at conferences, delivering a keynote, or even speaking to the media. And while these may become new job requirements, they may not be skills you’ve trained for. Fear not. Aside from taking public speaking classes and practicing speaking in public , there are books on public speaking that can help you become the kind of confident and persuasive employee that companies crave—and want to have representing their brand. Monster spoke with several experts to find books that offer public speaking tips that address a variety of common challenges, and the types of situations you may need to prepare for. Pair one of these books with plenty of practice and you’ll be set—whether you’re talking in front of a group of investors or delivering a keynote. Because after all, speaking effectively and confidently can help advance your career , whether you’re happy in your current role or searching for your next job on Monster. Best for boosting self-confidence You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero “In my work with clients around public speaking, I have seen a common theme of self-doubt. I've seen clients express that they don't believe in their own skills and abilities and view their skills or abilities as less than their peers. Sincero's book takes a direct approach to the self-doubt that is holding people back from speaking up, presenting, and sharing their talents with the world. Bonus: It's motivating, funny, and easy to relate to.” —Christie Hays, MA, LPC, a counselor and coach with Wolfgang Career Coaching in Austin, Texas Best for adding humor Doug Stevenson's Story Theater Method by Doug Stevenson and Sam Horn “At the heart of many great presentations—even business talks—are stories, especially personal stories. Many speakers feel ‘story challenged.’ They particularly struggle with how to be humorous. Doug Stevenson is excellent at helping people develop their stories and ‘find their funny.’” —Don Maruska, a business coach based in Morro Bay, California, and author of How Great Decisions Get Made. Best for conquering stage fright Be the Best Bad Presenter Ever: Break the Rules, Make Mistakes, and Win Them Over by Karen Hough "This book is helpful because it’s not written by some naturally gifted presenter. It’s written by someone who has been where the reader has been: someone who did everything wrong before getting better as a presenter. Knowing that the author is 'one of us regular folks' and has experienced our fears and has made all the mistakes we have takes away the intimidation that often comes with reading a book by an 'expert.'" —Bill Treasurer, chief encouragement officer at Giant Leap Consulting in Asheville, North Carolina Best for Apple lovers The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience by Carmine Gallo “In any presentation, a picture (or a good example) paints a thousand words. And using Steve Jobs as the ‘picture’ to illustrate the key concepts is highly effective. It makes the learning stick. It’s so easy to go to YouTube, watch a video of one of Jobs’ presentations, and see all the points come to life.” —Rob Hellman, president of New York City-based Hellman Career Consulting and author of Peak Presentations Best for calming pre-speech nerves The Secret by Rhonda Byrne “This book is all about visualizing one's success, and the power of what is called the ‘law of attraction.’ In this case, it's the idea that if executives constantly focus on being bad public speakers and how nervous they are, they will always be nervous when they speak.” —Kate Lupo, a public speaking and visibility coach in New York City Best for those suffering from impostor syndrome Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy “Cuddy describes how making even minor adjustments to your non-verbal communication, including your posture, gestures, tone of voice, and facial expressions, can significantly enhance your confidence, impact, and influence. The notion that you can ‘fake it until you make it’ truly works; as you convince yourself that you are in control of your thoughts, moods, and behaviors (including your non-verbal communication), you actually shift into the driver’s seat.” —Jody Michael, Chicago-based executive coach Best for perfecting a short presentation Talk Like Ted: The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World’s Top Minds by Carmine Gallo “Audiences want short, compelling presentations. In fact, some conferences now include opportunities for presenters to give 15-to-20-minute talks. Carmine Gallo understands this medium and how to deliver.” —Maruska This article originally appeared on Monster.com. |