Speaking With Influence in a Digital Age

The authors of this book approached the process with a mindset of “updating” presentational speaking practices. While there are foundational concepts in this text that have existed for years, and we acknowledge that those are important to creating the proper preparation habits and structures to delivering effectively. The authors understand that foundational concepts and theories are important for spreading a base layer of understanding, in order to see success down the road. The artistic and creativity of public speaking should be updated to practices that address current situational needs. Speaking on a webinar, virtual meeting, or social media platform all contain different expectations and layers, which are directly discussed and highlighted in this text.

This book was created to intersect the pulse of communication with society today. It aims to connect to the current generation of presentational speakers that may want to use skills in person, on a live virtual call, or even a social media platform. To be the best speaker is to understand how audiences all may have different backgrounds and needs. This text attempts to incorporate the comprehensive needs of your audience with your education, talent, and abilities in speaking with confidence in any environment across the globe. The final layer of this text was produced to take lessons from public speaking and apply them to a job search and the career development process. To develop the ability to speak well, equates to interviewing well, and finally working with customers, clients, and colleagues in your profession at the highest level possible.