Speaking So People Listen
A practical guide to presentations, discussion and disagreement
Most people are not bad at speaking; they are unprepared for the specific moment they are in. This book separates the four situations students actually face — the prepared talk, the class discussion, the disagreement, and the interview — and gives a usable method for each. Short chapters, concrete scripts, and exercises you can rehearse before Monday.
Contents
- 1One Idea Per TalkIf the audience remembers one sentence, which sentence should it be?6 min read
- 2Rehearsal That WorksRead it four times silently and you have rehearsed nothing.6 min read
- 3Joining a DiscussionContribution is a technique, not a personality trait.5 min read
- 4Disagreeing WellSeparate the claim from the person, and say what would change your mind.6 min read
About the author
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Communication Coach & Former School Principal
Daniel Okoye coaches teachers, students, and leadership teams on public speaking and everyday communication. Before joining Magic Years he led a large international school, where he saw firsthand how clear communication transforms a community.