How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

The most effective communicators have strong bodies and focused minds. They know how to train their lungs and warm up their muscles before major speaking engagements. They understand that to speak well, they must first learn how to listen thoughtfully and deliberately. They can craft and deliver quality content no matter who is in the audience. And they can do these things despite the many distractions and noisy soundscapes that define the 21st century.

You too can become an effective communicator. All you need is How to Speak So That People Want to Listen, a brief but intensive workshop on the fundamentals of effective speaking and listening, led by expert public speaker and business sound designer Julian Treasure. In nine carefully crafted episodes packed with proven exercises and techniques, you will sharpen your communication skills. Shed your bad listening habits and discover how you can tune out unproductive noise. Investigate the many filters-culture, language, intention, and so on-through which you listen. Understand the difference between content and delivery when it comes to conveying a message, and see how you can improve your skills in each of these two areas. Explore how you can change your tone, pitch, and body language so that you and your content are properly received. Conclude by examining how you can address large audiences with authority and conviction by making small but meaningful changes in how you practice, prepare, and deliver your message.