Mike Clayton
“Great communication is at the heart of all business; Mike's approach makes this accessible to everyone.”
Mike Ames
founder of Flair Business Growth Consultancy
Speech and communication are astonishing achievements that mark our species out from the rest of the animal kingdom.
Everyone knows how vital good communication is in any business. But what’s the point if no-one’s listening to you?
How to Speak so People Listen shows you how to make sure that what you’re saying is being listened to and making a difference. Using proven techniques from the world’s most successful communicators, debaters and conversationalists, you’ll discover how to:
Always be heard by speaking in a compelling, persuasive and powerful way
Seize attention, make an impact and leave a memorable first impression
Think fast and quickly adapt your message to suit your audience
Stand out at meetings, conferences, networking events and chance encounters
Be confident at public speaking – someone people really want to listen to
Effective tools, strategies, tips and tricks will make sure you’re able to command attention and know that whenever you speak, people will want to hear what you have to say.
Get a flavour of the content from my One Minute Tips videos.
Take a look at my How to Speak Infographic, below.
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1. Thinking about Speaking
2. Getting Started
3. Get Something to Say
4. Get Attention
5. Get Your Message Across
6. Get Results
7. Focus on Conversations
8. Focus on Complicated Conversations
9. Focus on Meetings
10. Focus on Public Speaking
Closing Words
Rafa
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Gemma
Amazon Review *****
"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
Amazon Review *****
"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
Amazon Review *****
"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.
My One Minute Tip Video: “Be Interesting”
Speaker’s Checklist – Attention Grabbers
My One Minute tip Video: “Grab Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Hold Attention”
See Amy Cuddy’s TED video “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are” below
Speaker’s Checklist – Story Plots
Speaker’s Checklist – Power Words
A Poster, summarising the meanings of Compelling, Persuasive and Powerful
My One Minute tip Video: “Compelling, Powerful and Persuasive”
See Creativity Works’ marvelous video “Busting the Mehrabian Myth” below.
My One Minute tip Video: “What’s in it for Me?”
Speaker’s Checklist – Conversation Starters
Speaker’s Checklist – Telephone Tips
My One Minute tip Video: “Listening”
Speaker’s Checklist – What to Pack
Speaker’s Checklist – Checks to make on Arrival
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Take a look at the archive of previous newsletters, including many on the theme of speaking so people listen.
Fascinating snippets on my How to Speak so People Listen Pinterest Board
See Amy Cuddy on Power Poses on the TED Website
See Busting The Mehrabian Myth on YouTube
My One Minute Tip Video: “Be Interesting”
My One Minute tip Video: “Grab Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Hold Attention”
My One Minute tip Video: “Compelling, Powerful and Persuasive”
My One Minute tip Video: “What’s in it for Me?”
My One Minute tip Video: “Listening”