The Science of Speaking - Paperback

by Melissa Enge (Author), Nick Enge (Author)

In a world of tweets, posts, texts, and likes, what use is public speaking? According to a large and growing body of research, it's even more important than ever!

Whether you're presenting a final project in school, giving a progress report to your team, or preparing for the talk of a lifetime at TED, this book will help you succeed.

As you delve into the science behind effective speaking, you will learn how:

• vocal variation can double what your audience remembers
• gestures can make your content five times as memorable
• enthusiasm is the most important quality for a speaker
• and much, much more!

Based on the latest research in communication psychology, The Science of Speaking is a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know to succeed at speaking!

Author Biography

Nick Enge is a Lecturer at UT Austin, where he teaches communication in the form of social dance. He has two technical degrees from Stanford University, where he was involved in teaching over 50 courses.

Melissa Enge is a QA Engineer and in-house public speaking consultant at Indeed, while also teaching social dance with Nick. A five-time state science fair champion, she has a degree in Linguistics from Stanford.