In GAB LAB: The playbook of public speaking prowess through everyday conversation, you’ll learn cognitive science based design, including visual Message-Mapping and the 3 Pentagons, neuroscience’s secret to gaining attention, as well as cutting edge strategies like The Magic 10, and pattern interrupts. You’ll find creative ways and exercises to hone your skills through everyday conversations. Not only will you enhance your interpersonal communication, you’ll be ready to step forward, take the stage and speak out with aplomb.
Part I.
BIG IDEAS
A. It’s Just A Conversation
B. Control Trumps Fear
C. Impressions Matter
D. Attention Needs Attention
E. Data Overload Is Dangerous
F. Beware Of The Competition
G. Strategy Is Surefire
Part II.
PURPOSES
A. CONNECT
B. RESPOND
C. INFORM
D. NARRATE
E. PERSUADE
F. CELEBRATE
G. ENTERTAIN
CITATIONS
Vicki
Goodfellow Duke
Vicki Goodfellow Duke is a recognized expert in persuasive communications, information management and strategic message design. She is Director of Outspoken Communications: The Public Speaking Experts and has extensive experience in both corporate training and personal coaching. Vicki is Faculty in the Bissett School of Business and Communications at Mount Royal University where she teaches public speaking and advanced persuasion. Vicki holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, a Licentiate in Speech Communications and a Fellow in Communication Studies (Persuasive Communications) from Trinity-Guildhall, London, UK. She has given numerous workshops, adjudicated across Canada and the US and is a sought-after seminar leader and coach. Vicki is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for her writing and is the author of two public speaking textbooks: GAB LAB: the playbook of public speaking prowess through everyday conversation and Street-Smart: A Speaker’s Guide to Socratic Design.