Transformational Speaking - by Gail Larsen (Paperback)

About the Book

Most books on public speaking focus on technique, voice and breathing, presentation development, and overcoming fear. Gail Larsen goes beyond the standard and instructs everyone from seasoned speechmakers to reluctant orators how to access their internal resources to speak effectively to manifest change. Blending logic and spirit, Larsen helps holistically minded business executives, community organizers and activists, and life coaches and counselors mine the deep well of their life experience and self-expression to become powerful speakers to audiences of any size. TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING is an effective and appealing mix of practical tools and inspirational coaching to empower speakers and the world, one audience at a time.

Book Synopsis

You can change the world--one audience at a time!

Today's challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. Speaking coach and consultant Gail Larsen presents a proven program that liberates the "speaker within" and transforms even the reluctant orator into an agent of change.

While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen's holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. With her uniquely inspirational approach, Larsen reaches out to those who want to make a genuine difference in our world by changing minds through touching hearts.

TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING offers insightful advice on everything from defining your message and refining your delivery, to managing the dynamics of a room, handling logistics like a pro, and building a connection with an audience of any size. Larsen has helped business executives and entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, and healers and life coaches become active movers and shakers through the power of effective communication.

Review Quotes

"Do you have a message deep in your soul that you need help getting out into the world? Do you have a calling, a vision that you want to articulate with more power? Do you want to learn how to express your inner intents in ways that effectively communicate while at the same time motivating people to act? Then I have the book for you: Transformational Speaking. This is no ordinary book, but an alchemical read that will transform your relationship to your voice via the deepest stirrings of your soul."
--FastCompany.com

"[Gail Larsen's] Real Speaking is perfect for anyone who cares deeply about their mission and wants to express it with depth, clarity, and passion. Gail is incisive, fierce, and compassionate and does a brilliant job of drawing out the best in each person."
--Nina Utne, former editor in chief and CEO, Utne

"We all want to be part of a bigger story, something beyond ourselves that allows us to serve the common good and find personal fulfillment."
--Dr. Mark Albion, New York Times best-selling author

About the Author

GAIL LARSEN is the founder of Real Speaking and has worked as a coach and consultant to professional and aspiring speakers in both the business and nonprofit worlds since 1986. A US Small Business Administration Award-winning entrepreneur and former executive VP of the worldwide National Speakers Association, Larsen maintains an active teaching and speaking schedule in the US and Canada. She lives on Whidbey Island, Washington.