The Well-Spoken Woman Your Guide to Looking and Sounding Your Best

"This book is filled with practical wisdom, exercises, and exactly the right advice to help you overcome barriers to becoming a welcome, passionate, effective speaker."
--GLORIA STEINEM "I wish I had owned a copy of The Well-Spoken Woman before I first stepped up to a microphone. Decisions look different when there's a woman at the table, but we have to get there first--and Jahnke has a keen sense of what it truly takes for any woman to transform her ambitions into real-world success."
--GOVERNOR BEV PERDUE, North Carolina "This book is a great resource for every woman who wants to make her voice heard: proven techniques, real-life examples, and helpful tips on how to make the most of every presentation--from school seminars and business meetings to local political campaigns and nationally televised debates."
--ANN F. LEWIS, former White House director of communications "For years, women across the country have relied on Christine K. Jahnke. From governors to senators, she's helped women craft their own persuasive stories and remain confident no matter what comes their way. With this book, she adds insight from accomplished women--and brings her powerful lessons for communicating to everyone. This book is a tool to help women find their voices and make our country better."
--STEPHANIE SCHRIOCK, president, EMILY's List "This is a great 'how to do it well' manual. And I loved the illustrative stories that created a sense of intimacy with women I've admired from afar. I want this book with me wherever I go--a great resource, and how nice to be in the company of Maya Angelou, Ann Richards, Hillary Clinton, and Barbara Jordan!"
--DONNA STARK, vice president, the Annie E. Casey Foundation "Speech coach Christine K. Jahnke has written a book that will motivate women to believe in themselves and become great speakers. She believes women should be risk takers and cites numerous examples of how everyday women have exceeded aud