“This book is much more than how women can become engaging, memorable, and fearless speakers—it’s about how women can reach inside themselves and bring out their authentic voice to any job or situation.”
—Carla Hatley, Producer, Fratelli Bologna
“Truly life changing, inspiring, and honest. I was cheering at the end for myself and every other little girl who shuffled to the edge and jumped—all because you believed and showed us how, Deborah!”
—Margaret Bayston, CEO and President, Laura’s House
“Deborah clearly understands the issues many professionals face, both internally and externally. She strikes a balance between sharing personal experiences and weaving in other leaders’ relevant insights and quotes. This is a must-read if you speak publicly, whether to a large group or to a few peers.”
—Ellen Anreder, President and CEO, Bleiweiss Communications Inc.
“Deborah offers not only her personal support and knowledge of the path but all the practical tools and techniques she honed along the way. Read this book and Deborah will be your human GPS and guide you to your place Out Front!”
—Barbara McMahon, Executive Coach, Trainer, and Author
“It’s fabulous. Deborah addressed the issues confronting speakers—from anxiety to storytelling. Once you read Out Front, you don’t need to read any other book on public speaking. Go, Deborah.”
—Ada Deer, Former Assistant Secretary of Indian affairs, U.S. Department of Interior
Out
Front
Out
Front
HOW WOMEN CAN BECOMEENGAGING, MEMORABLE, ANDFEARLESS SPEAKERS
Deborah Shames
BenBella Books, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Copyright © 2017 by Eloqui: Presentation and Communication Training
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This material has been written and published for educational purposes to enhance one’s knowledge about public speaking and to improve abilities in this area. The content of the book is the sole expression and opinion of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher.
Throughout this book, stories and examples of typical client experiences are used to illustrate and allow the reader to better understand the techniques and processes described. While these anecdotes about clients are based on real experiences, client names and other characteristics have been changed to protect individuals’ privacy.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Shames, Deborah, 1950- author.
Title: Out front : how women can become engaging, memorable, and fearless speakers / by Deborah Shames.
Description: Dallas, TX : BenBella Books, Inc., 2017. | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016025286 (print) | LCCN 2016043689 (ebook) | ISBN 9781941631676 (trade paper : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781941631683 (electronic)
Subjects: LCSH: Public speaking for women.
Classification: LCC PN4192.W65 S54 2017 (print) | LCC PN4192.W65 (ebook) | DDC 808.5/1082—dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016025286
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To Luciana Perri, one of the bravest women I’ve ever met, whoovercame extreme stage fright to become a shining example for others.Even in her personal life, Lu pushed her limits. She was diving on ashipwreck off the coast of Canada when we lost her far too soon.
CONTENTS
1 Inspirational and Powerful Female Icons
