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    The Art Of Public Speaking

    by J. Berg Esenwein, Dale Carnegie

    10h 19m

    First published in 1915, The Art of Public Speaking by J. Berg Esenwein and Dale Carnegie is one of the most enduring and practical guides to the principles of effective communication ever written. Written during the period when Carnegie was developing the ideas that would later make him one of the most celebrated self-help authors in history, this classic work remains the foundational text for anyone who wants to become a more confident, compelling, and persuasive speaker.

    Unlike theoretical treatments of rhetoric, The Art of Public Speaking is intensely practical — filled with exercises, model speeches, and concrete techniques that have helped generations of readers overcome stage fright, develop genuine self-confidence, and command any room they enter. Esenwein and Carnegie show that great public speaking is not a gift you are born with but a skill that can be systematically developed by anyone willing to learn and practice.

    In this program, you will discover:

    • The foundational principles of effective, persuasive public speaking
    • How to use your voice, gestures, and presence to command attention and convey authority
    • Practical exercises to build confidence and eliminate stage fright
    • How to organize your thoughts for maximum clarity and impact
    • Techniques for converting listeners to your cause through genuine conviction
    • The art of storytelling, illustration, and persuasion in spoken communication
    • Model speeches and study aids used by Carnegie himself in his early teaching

    Published by Nightingale-Conant, this audio program brings Carnegie's timeless guidance on the spoken word to a new generation of professionals, leaders, and communicators ready to develop one of the highest-value skills in any career.

    What You'll Learn

    • The foundational principles of effective, persuasive public speaking
    • How to use your voice, gestures, and presence to command attention and convey authority
    • Practical exercises to build confidence and eliminate stage fright
    • How to organize your thoughts for maximum clarity and impact
    • Techniques for converting listeners to your cause through genuine conviction
    • The art of storytelling, illustration, and persuasion in spoken communication
    • How great speakers cultivate the self-confidence that makes their words land

    About the Author

    Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) is one of the most influential self-help and communication authors in history. His 1936 masterpiece How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold over 30 million copies and remains one of the bestselling books of the twentieth century. Carnegie spent his early career as a public speaking instructor for the YMCA in New York, during which time he developed the principles that would define his life's work. J. Berg Esenwein (1867–1946) was an American author and editor who served as a literary editor and teacher. His collaboration with Carnegie on The Art of Public Speaking produced one of the most practical and enduring guides to spoken communication ever written, and the book remains a foundational text in public speaking education more than a century after its first publication.

    Program Details

    Published by Nightingale-Conant • Original work published 1915

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