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Includes index.

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Read This First ... ; 1: What This Book Can Do For You; 2: Banish Non Words From Your Speech-Forever; 3: Evaluate Your Voice; 4: How to Avoid Embarassing Pronunciation and Usage Mistakes; 5: Ready. Set. Warm up your voice!; 6: Sound Like You Mean Business ... Even When You Feel Like A Wimp Inside; 7: Use The Power Of Your Mind To Shape Your Voice; 8: Play Your Voice Like A Finely Tuned Instrument; 9: Tempo! Rhythm! Placement!; 10: How To Be A Stress-Free Speaker; 11: Hold Audience Attention; 12: State Your Case Effectively. 13: The 26 Biggest Telephone "Turn-Offs" And How To Avoid Them14: How To Leave Voicemail Messages That Get Returned (And Get Results); 15: How To Keep From Losing Your Voice (Even When Everyone Around You Is Sneezing And Coughing In Your Face); Epilogue; Appendix A; Appendix B; Index.

The foolproof results of a polished and professional verbal delivery illustrate how the voice can be used to achieve greater confidence, credibility, professional success, and sales in this handbook on applying voice-control techniques used by voice-over artists in business communications. From a comprehensive voice evaluation to a step-by-step voice improvement plan, a range of activities provide information on how to improve diction and articulation, speak with greater warmth and enthusiasm, and make a lasting impression. Practical tips include how to leave a voice-mail message that is 40 pe.