Speech Training

Speaking well in public can open many doors for us. From a professional point of view, it can help to increase the possibilities in a job interview, get more credibility and attention in work meetings, obtain better results in an examination, attract clients for a company or project, gain the confidence of your team, and leadership. Learn the techniques of powerful people who can win people’s hearts and achieve their goal by speech. Learn why people listen to them. Learn why they matter and how you can make your speeches impactful using their secrets.

Speak your mind effectively! The best, most direct way to convey your intelligence, expertise, professionalism, and personality to other people is through talking to them. But most people have no idea what they sound like. And even if they do, they don’t think they can change it. It’s the Way You Say It is a thorough, nuts-and-bolts guide to becoming aware and taking control of how you communicate with others. Dr. Carol Fleming provides detailed advice and scores of exercises.

A data-driven, scientific account of our need for speed—exploring a wide range of topics including evolution, transportation, and technology In a world obsessed with efficiency, perhaps nothing is valued as highly as being fast. Some of our greatest achievements include building planes that...

The Stages of Language Development: How Children Learn to Communicate is the essential resource for parents, teachers, caregivers, and students who want to understand how children grow from their very first cries to confident, articulate speakers. Covering every step from birth through adolescence, this book explains the fascinating journey of language acquisition in clear, accessible detail. Inside you will discover: The prelinguistic stage, when babies use cries, babbles, and gestures to lay the groundwork for speech. How toddlers experience the vocabulary explosion, adding new words at ...

If you think your child is at risk for language difficulties, the last thing you want to do is wait around. But, it’s scary not to know how to approach such a delicate situation. And the truth is, your fear of the unknown can sometimes be worse than the situation itself. Luckily, the missing piece that will help you and your child overcome the challenges that a speech delay or disorder brings is closer than you think. Yasmin Akhtar, an SLT, is on a mission to help parents understand language development through the power of games.

People with speaking difficulties are at the mercy of insurance companies who are determining how often and for how long speech therapy services should be delivered. It is also a disturbing reality that the likelihood for therapy frequency and length of care is contingent upon either the level of competence or comfort level of the speech-language pathologist or the financial policies of each institution.

An expanded edition of the bestselling self-published self-help book, featuring 13 exclusive essays from creator and self-proclaimed instigator Kyle Creek, aka “The Captain.” We all deal with bad days and hard times that leave us feeling frustrated, angry, and defeated. Bestselling author...

This book is an exploration of the art and science of speech therapy. Whether you are a concerned parent, a speech therapist, a person who stutters, or someone seeking to support individuals with speech difficulties, this comprehensive guide aims to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to enhance speech and communication.

What does it mean to be American? Who gets to decide? This sweeping history of the United States told through fifteen speeches relives the battle over American identity, from a New York Times bestselling author and one of President Barack Obama’s former speechwriters. “At a time of moral and...

Number one nationally best-selling author and political commentator Michael Knowles masterfully traces the history and effects of political correctness from the early 20th century to the present, revealing its insidious roots, exposing the power-hungry language architects behind its ever-growing control, and examining what this concerted manipulation of speech means for the future of American culture, politics, and minds. 

Help Your Child Speak Clearly and Confidently—Right from Home! A Parent-Friendly Guide to Boosting Speech & Language Skills—No Experience Required! Are you concerned about your child’s speech development? Wondering how to help them speak more clearly, build confidence, and improve their communication skills—all from the comfort of home? Speech Therapy at Home is your step-by-step guide to making speech practice fun, effective, and stress-free! Inside This Practical Guide, You’ll Discover: ✔️ Engaging Activities & Exercises – Easy-to-follow techniques designed to improve ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller More than 10 million Copies Sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be ""positive"" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been...

Unleash the Power of Storytelling offers a practical roadmap to crafting and delivering more powerful, persuasive stories that you can use to get more of what you want out of your career and your life. Study after study confirms that stories have unparalleled power to break down walls, build trust, and influence people to act. More than facts and data alone, stories are fundamental to capturing and expressing our ideas, wishes, and beliefs and getting the results we want.

For many, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has proved to be a tipping point, a treatment through which they are finally able to make significant changes and break free of anxiety and depression. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Weeks is an interactive audio workbook that outlines a simple, practical plan that occurs over the course of seven weeks, and offers real, tangible relief from anxiety and depression. This is a cumulative workbook that creates a lasting CBT tool kit that will prepare you to handle future challenges as they come

Make your move into, or improve your position in, the powerful world of professional speaking. If you think you have what it takes to speak professionally, or you've already been doing so with insufficient reward, now is the time to make your move. Weiss has packed the guide with tips, resources, helpful examples, and checklists that make it easy for you to keep a record of your progress. Whether you're a trainer, workshop leader, or consultant, Million Dollar Speaking has what you need to get on the paid public-speaking circuit in no time. 

Delivering a speech can be nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t do it frequently. The pounding heart, trembling hands, and almost overwhelming urge to flee. Rest assured, you're far from alone. But imagine a path rooted in time-tested ancient wisdom that can transform you from a hesitant speaker to someone capable of leaving a lasting impression on your audience.

Articulation Is Power Vol. 1 is a collection of writings by students from the East Side Union High School district.

Bestselling author Lucy Gold may write fairy tales for a living, but her own happily ever after is looking bleak. Seeking a fresh start after a sudden divorce on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, she decides to make a new life for herself and her service dog in Los Angeles. But when her living arrangements fall through just before takeoff, a handsome stranger offers to let her stay with him and his motley crew of musicians in Malibu. Her gallant hero? None other than Henry Turner, the award-winning composer whose music has held Lucy together while her life's been crumbling apart.

The Companion Guide for Speech & Debate Coaches is a supplement for new and experienced coaches. The tips, activities, handouts, samples, exercises, and graphic organizers presented in its pages will prove to be a helpful addition to any coach’s existing resources. It begins with basic team management to include recruiting, planning, and tournaments. Then, it explores ways coaches can work with students competing in speech, interpretation of literature, and debate. Publisher's Note: Please be aware that a significant portion of this book includes graphic organizers and worksheets that do ...

This book reveals the power that lies in spoken word. It is the most deadly weapon available to every man. It directs, shapes and can determine the outcome of personal lives, marriages, families, countries and international relations. This book will guide you on how to realise your dream from vision to reality.