{"product_id":"2940152507560","title":"Attorneys: The Art of Public Speaking","description":"\u003cp\u003e“All the world’s a stage…”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttorneys are actors, stage center - the lead role in a life drama. But, in court, the moment you dread, step into the spotlight – you’re on! Your mouth is dry, hands sweat, memory blanks, feet stuck - stage fright hits hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is normal. Most people are not born performers. Attorneys are required to appear calm in the spot light, stage center – but, what if you make a mistake….? How can you look good?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eActors live through “stage fright” – you can too. As an attorney your role is to act trustworthy, in control – your clients must believe in you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eControl: stage fright, shaky voice, gestures, breathing, sweating, blank mind, dry throat, bathroom needs, and distractions.\u003cbr\u003eHere are suggestions what to wear in court - the best “costume” for that audience. Subtle strategies - eye contact, voice inflection to influence the court and frustrate the opposition – all exceed audience expectations.\u003cbr\u003eIn the issue of gender, the public sees male and female attorneys – the roles are the same, but the acting - the delivery - is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are “tricks” only a man can use to influence the court and, at times, female attorneys have impressive leverage. Use all the advantages you can!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve been there; I’ve done it - as an opera singer. You think presenting a case is hard? Try hitting a high C in front of a thousand critics and know you’ll die if you miss! Everything in this book - control nerves for a stellar performance – works!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carolyn Franklin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074237284592,"sku":"2940152507560","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152507560_p0.jpg?v=1764022199","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152507560","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}