"For a lucky few, light conversation at parties and social events is a breeze. For the rest of us, there is Carol Fleming (bestselling author of It's the Way You Say It), who breaks even the shortest bit of small talk into an understandable process that anyone can master.
Much of your personal success hinges on the effectiveness of your personal communication skills. Whether or not new doors are opened to you may depend on how well you can meet one of life's most frustrating social challenges--starting and developing conversations with strangers, aka 'small talk.' Small talk is usually considered to be a light, pleasant, and safe verbal exchange, which allows people the time and association to get a sense of each other. It consists of introductions, exchange of personal information and interests when meeting new people and searching for a topic of mutual interest. According to Carol Fleming, conversationalist-extraordinaire, the business of small talk means:
-Bringing people together
-Facilitating understanding
-Finding friendships, building trust and maintaining relationships
-Developing your business
-Exposing you to different points of view
This book teaches you the concrete skills of social behavior, and promises to increase your understanding of what small talk is and what it does, while revealing the rituals and strategies for developing conversation. You may not think you have the 'gift of gab,' but Carol Fleming will convince you that you can master the fine art of small talk in all your business and social encounters."
"As a speech communication consultant and speech pathologist, Dr. Carol Fleming has helped people work on their voice images for many years. In this remarkable audio program, Dr. Fleming helps you identify your 'voice image' and provides techniques for correcting any communication problem.
The Sound of Your Voice takes you step-by-step through the fundamentals of good vocal technique. You will learn:
• What your voice says about you
• How to analyze your voice and diagnose its problems
• How to modify regional dialects and get rid of annoying mannerisms
• How to become more assertive
• Breath and tonal support exercises to bring strength and clarity to your voice
Using real-life speaking situations to demonstrate various voice characteristics, The Sound of Your Voice is an essential audio program for anyone who needs to communicate confidently and clearly."
"Is your voice holding you back?
If you speak to people on the phone, in person, at meetings or even in front of an audience, the sound of your voice is as important as what you say. Now, from a foremost speech pathologist and communications consultant, this program will show you:
- Which vocal aspects constitute powerful speech...and how to develop them.
- Methods for relaxing your voice and keeping it fresh through long speaking sessions.
- How to project your voice more clearly in front of an audience.
- How to modify the pitch of your voice for greater authority.
- Breath support for resonance and articulation.
Be heard!
Using real-life speaking situations to demonstrate vocal characteristics, this step-by-step program will help you develop a richer, sharper, more resonant voice -- to make a powerful impression in all phases of your life."
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