| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 242 pages) : illustrations, map |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Betty Garrett -- pt. 1. Understand the Business of Professional Speaking: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly -- Ch. 1. Speaking and Training for a Living: The Ups and Downs -- Ch. 2. Making a Living As a Professional Speaker -- Ch. 3. Wannabes to Celebrity Rock Stars: Many Aspire to Speak -- pt. 2. Make Your Marketing Toolkit Sizzlin' Hot! -- Ch. 4. If Your Website Is Boring, Then So Are You! -- Ch. 5. Five Ways to Double or Triple Your Income -- Ch. 6. Make Public Relations and Publicity Savvy Work for You -- pt. 3. Travel the World Free as a Speaker and Trainer -- Ch. 7. From Bozeman to Budapest: Speaking Can Be Your Ticket to the World -- Ch. 8. How Important Is Being a Published Author? |
| Summary |
"You'll start with a self-assessment tool that lets you thoroughly evaluate your aspirations and qualifications - and gives you a glimpse of the realities of the professional speaking lifestyle. By answering tough questions up-front, you'll be preparing for the leap of faith that this career move may require." "Next, you'll find tools for navigating your own individual approach to this field and the life-changing opportunities that lie ahead. Advice, conversations, and tips from successful speakers will help you learn." "With the straightforward four-part plan outlined in these chapters, you'll be well prepared to pursue your dream of a professional speaking career."--Jacket. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Public speaking.
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Public speaking. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bruce, Anne, 1952- Speak for a living. Alexandria, Va. : ASTD Press, ©2008 9781562865085 (DLC) 2008298777 (OCoLC)233968457 |
| ISBN |
9781607282617 (electronic book) |
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1607282615 (electronic book) |
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9781562865085 |
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1562865080 |
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