Fleming, a speech pathologist and communication coach, presents a guide for anyone seeking to improve the quality of their speech and interpersonal communication. She draws on decades of
experience as a speech pathologist and addresses both acute and less severe issues. She devotes a chapter to resolving specific problems, like speed-talking or indecisive talking, but also
writes for the confident enough speaker who wants to develop a dynamic and articulate voice. She looks at the relationship between verbal and nonverbal cues in interpersonal communication,
offering advice on looking confident. The final chapter focuses on speaking in professional settings. This is a useful book for anyone who has to speak at length regularly, especially orators.
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