{"product_id":"the-professional-communications-toolkit","title":"The Professional Communications Toolkit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Professional Communications Toolkit presents a compelling new vision of communication that offers little-known and amazingly effective techniques for the novice speaker and stage-savvy pro. Author D. Joel Whalen provides practical  research-based tools that apply to all professional communication  including engaging in one-on-one conversations  speaking at small staff meetings  and delivering a keynote address to a ballroom full of people.  Key Features  Provides a dynamic modern approach: Includes a vivid conceptualization of the exact nature of business communication-what it is and how to do it well in the 21st Century.  Avoids academic tone and jargon: Written to be accessible and make the material come alive for students.  Offers a chapter on visual tools for communication: Step-by-step instructions are given for building high-impact PowerPoint slides  mastering e-mail communication  and leaving clear voice mail messages.  Enhances discussion of managing speech anxiety: The causes  symptoms  and methods for managing anxiety  including mind-body techniques  are thoroughly examined.  Includes a special article on performance anxiety: A contribution from Corey Goldstein  M.D.  a nationally recognized expert on performance anxiety  offers additional help and techniques for managing debilitating anxiety.  Intended Audience Designed for professional communicators or anyone looking to communicate professionally  this book is also an excellent text for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses such as Business Communication  Speech  Presentations  and Principles of Communication in the departments of management  marketing  communications  social work-administration  and public administration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966727745589,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412927161","price":75.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412927161.jpg?v=1770576944","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-professional-communications-toolkit","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}