Foreword to NuSpeak: Become a powerful speaker - Lee Pulos PHD
Throughout North America, there is a growing awareness of the vast human potential that remains largely untapped in most individuals. Performers, athletes and entrepreneurs are developing their inner strengths and abilities in order to achieve what they formerly believed to be impossible. One entrepreneur said that developing his presentation skills was the key element in helping him ‘jump start’ his career and ‘leap frog’ over colleagues who settled for a ‘comfort zone’ career.
Geoffrey X Lane has created a powerful and comprehensive integration of the ancient art of oration with the modern techniques of authentic expression and values-based communication.
As a clinical psychologist, I have treated many people for the world’s number-one phobia— the fear of public speaking. One of the best ways to overcome the fear of any new challenge is to have as complete a sense of mastery, control and understanding of the demands of that situation as possible. Geoffrey Lane has addressed that concern by writing the definitive book on presentation skills and personal effectiveness with any audience.
This is an ambitious book that offers authentic mentoring for both beginning and advanced practitioners of the speaking arts. It is a skillful blend of time-proven and original techniques, designed to produce powerful, confident speakers.
With a unique blend of humor, wisdom and practical applications, NuSpeak integrates the left brain information (pacing, sequencing and common sense strategies) with right brain teaching (stories, metaphors and wonderful visuals). This whole-brain approach to new learning is what distinguishes top educators and presenters from the rest of the pack.
As a professional and corporate speaker with over twenty years’ experience, I only wish NuSpeak had been available to help me overcome my anxiety and discomfort in front of an audience when first starting out.This is the most authoritative book yet written on the ancient art of oratory and public speaking. A must-read for all aspiring presenters.
Lee Pulos, PhD
~Author of The Power of Visualization and Mentally Fit Forever
Dr Lee Pulos is a master educator on peak performance, a leading authority on corporate and personal development, and a stress management counselor. As a sports psychologist, he has also worked with Olympic athletes and team Canada, and conducted coaching clinics throughout North America.
