Speak Like a Train Driver - Paperback
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For speakers, presenters, teachers and trainers
How to take your audience from where they are - to where they've never been.
Have you ever heard a speech that captured your imagination, lifted your vision, and transformed your life? You’ve probably also had to suffer through a talk that was a train-wreck from the word “go” — and took you absolutely nowhere. In this practical guide to the art and skill of preparing and delivering talks, professional speaker Tim Hawkins shares his wisdom and experience on how to do it better.
Tim will show you how to speak like a train driver — so that you engage your audience on a journey — and take them with you to a worthwhile destination. Ideal for both the professional speaker and the total beginner.
Learn how to:
* engage your audience – right from the word “go”
* plan and prepare a talk that people want to listen to
* tell stories that are vivid and memorable
* use humour more effectively
* start and finish talks with impact
See also the companion volume - "Preach Like a Train Driver" - for preachers, pastors and Christian leaders
How to take your audience from where they are - to where they've never been.
Have you ever heard a speech that captured your imagination, lifted your vision, and transformed your life? You’ve probably also had to suffer through a talk that was a train-wreck from the word “go” — and took you absolutely nowhere. In this practical guide to the art and skill of preparing and delivering talks, professional speaker Tim Hawkins shares his wisdom and experience on how to do it better.
Tim will show you how to speak like a train driver — so that you engage your audience on a journey — and take them with you to a worthwhile destination. Ideal for both the professional speaker and the total beginner.
Learn how to:
* engage your audience – right from the word “go”
* plan and prepare a talk that people want to listen to
* tell stories that are vivid and memorable
* use humour more effectively
* start and finish talks with impact
See also the companion volume - "Preach Like a Train Driver" - for preachers, pastors and Christian leaders
Also available as an eBook
WHAT'S IN THE BOOK ...
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Section A – The Journey
1. Every great message takes people on a journey 2. Every great message takes people to a destination 3. The only destination is transformation 4. Every journey needs a plan 5. How to start your preparation Section B – The Book 6. What do you know about? 7. What are you passionate about? 8. What do they want to hear? Section C – The Hook 9. What’s it like to live in your listeners’ world? 10. Why would they want to go to your destination? 11. Why would they want to engage with YOU? 12. Engaging your audience – one step at a time |
Section D – The Look
13. The first principle of illustrations 14. Stories that connect with your audience 15. Stories that connect with your journey 16. How to tell dynamic stories Section E – The Took 17. 10 steps to a great finish Section F – The Making the Journey Great 18. How to use the whole stage 19. How to engage people with humour 20. Nine humour techniques that really work 21. How to move away from your notes 22. How to make your message memorable 23. The whole journey |
FAQs
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What's the difference between "Speak Like a Train Driver" and
"Preach Like a Train Driver"? Essentially, they are two different editions of the same book. But each book is individually designed for a very particular readership. "Preach Like a Train Driver" is specifically written for preachers, pastors and christian leaders. It's for those who teach the bible. "Speak Like a Train Driver" is specifically written for speakers, presenters, teachers and trainers. It's for those who are public speakers on any topic. |
Is there different material in "Speak Like a Train Driver" compared with "Preach Like a Train Driver"?
The overwhelming majority of the content is very similar. But "Speak Like a Train Driver" has a general readership in mind, and "Preach Like a Train Driver" has a particular Christian readership in mind. Each book has some exclusive material which is not contained in the other. The main differences are in the section called "The Book". In "Preach Like a Train Driver", this section is directed towards a right understanding of the Bible. In "Speak like a Train Driver", there is specially written material to help public speakers focus in on their subject of passion. |
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Which book should I buy?
If you are a public speaker - or wanting to learn how to be a great public speaker - then "Speak Like a Train Driver" is for you. If you are a bible teacher, then"Preach Like a Train Driver" is for you. You choose! In fact, a number of our customers have purchased both! |
What's the big deal with Train Drivers? I don't get it!
Hmm ... I think you'll need to buy the book! All will be explained. But if you can catch this one concept of being a train driver every time you speak, it will totally revolutionise every single message you present. |