Legally Speaking, Revised and Updated Edition

Download or read book Legally Speaking, Revised and Updated Edition written by David J Dempsey and published by Kaplan Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practicing attorney, a university professor, and a professional speaker, David Dempsey explains how to speak with power, passion, and persuasion. Legally Speaking illustrates how to: Master Stage fright Analyse audience members and adapt a presentation to reach them Create a powerful presentation Utilize pauses, gestures, vocal power, and eye contact to maximize the impact of any message Intensify the power of a presentation with effective visual aids Capitalize on stories and quotations to make points memorable Attorneys spend countless hours analyzing cases, reviewing facts, deposing witnesses, and drafting briefs and motions. But prevailing in a courtroom and conveying a message in a convincing fashion to judges and juries is far different and requires masterful communication skills.