How to Speak so People Listen

1. Thinking about Speaking

The Power of Speech
Barriers to Communication
Making Speaking Work

2. Getting Started

Levels of Listening
The Structure of How to Speak so People Listen

Part 1: The Four Steps

3. Get Something to Say

You need to have something to say
Be Interested
Meet People
Be Well-informed
Shape your Point of View

4. Get Attention

Make an Entry
Have Presence
Hook your Audience
Hold Your Audience

5. Get Your Message Across

Compelling, Persuasive and Powerful
Compelling: How to create a compelling and engaging structure
Persuasive: The Three Secrets of a Persuasive Argument
Powerful: The Impact of Words

6. Get Results

Influence and Beyond
Respect
Psychology
Persuasion
Memory

Part 2: The Four Situations

7. Focus on Conversations

The Art of Conversation
Basic Conversational Skills
Telephone Conversations
Speaking with Little Purpose
Speaking with Real Purpose

8. Focus on Complicated Conversations

Creating Complications
The Tools for a Complicated conversation
How to manage a Complicated Conversation
Bad News
Tough Messages
Arguing
Breakdowns
Conflict

9. Focus on Meetings

Meetings are Important
Chairing
Participating
Networking
Selling
Being Believed

10. Focus on Public Speaking

The Five Parts of Speaking
Style
Memory
Delivery
Preparation
Speaking
Handling Questions and Challenges

Closing Words

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"I am particularly impressed with 3 key things about the book. First, the simple message resonates with the simplicity and directness of the book's title and it encapsulates a very basic human need - to be listened to. Second, I find the layout to be particularly easy and memorable especially with the use of the visuals and 3rd the bite size actionable insights/tips makes this book my favourite 'go to' reference material."

Adele
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"Anyone can speak. But do people listen? Often they don’t! This gem of a book by Dr Mike Clayton guides you to be heard, get attention, stand out, and to become influential. Don’t miss this book that’s packed full with tools, tips and tricks."

J J Dove
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"Very well written. Engaging. Great practical tips that are easy to use in any situation. I would highly recommend it."

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— Peter Hopwood - Global Speaker Coach / Int. Emcee (@HopwoodMedia) October 29, 2013

How to Speak so People Listen is filled with valuable resources; in particular, there are over 20 Speaker’s Checklists.

I have prepared ten items for you to download and put into your briefcase or onto your mobile device. These are free pdf files and all I ask is that you respect my copyright and, if you copy them to a friend or colleague, that you tell them where you got them from and how good the book is (your honest opinion, please!)

I have also made a series of videos to accompany the book.
You can see my One Minute How to Speak so People Listen Tips here.

For a summary of some of the key ideas, take a look at the How to Speak so People Listen infographic on the next tab.