Machine generated contents note: Preface Introduction Part One Choose to Take the Stage 1 We've been Taught to Fit In, Not Stand Out 2 Silence the Inner Crow 3 Develop Your Center Stage Mind set 4 Speak Up Confidently 5 Be Assertive, Not Aggressive 6 Promote Yourself 7 Be Courageous 8 Hold Your Ground Part Two Create a Strong Script 9 Portray Yourself as a Leader 10 Strengthen Your Language 11 Structure Your Script 12 Mastering Meeting Scripts 13 Creating Career Conversations 14 Eloquent Elevator Conversations Part Three Unlock the Power of Your Voice 15 Begin by Breathing 16 Find Your Full Sound 17 Discover Your Authentic Voice 18 Pace Yourself 19 Be Expressive 20 Articulate Clearly Part Four Stand Out on Stage 21 The Power of Presence 22 Fearless on Stage 23 Sit Tall, Stand Tall 24 Head, Eyes, Mouth, Arms, and Hands 25 She's Smart. but She Doesn't Look It Conclusion Notes Acknowledgments About the Author.

"Women who want to move forward in their careers must speak up and make clear they are confident, credible leaders, and Taking the Stage offers women--no matter their age, rank, or profession--a complete guide for communicating with courage and confidence. Based on a program that has been delivered with rave reviews to over 100,000 women worldwide, Judith Humphrey provides a step-by-step guide to show female leaders how to take the stage with a powerful mindset, script, voice, and physical presence. Readers will discover how to communicate as strong, confident leaders in a range of situations, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations, while overcoming the common tendency to minimize their accomplishments. Humphrey provides insight into the challenges women confront in a corporate environment, and proven strategies for addressing them.Taking the Stage is the practical, comprehensive solution that will allow women to become dynamic leaders and extraordinary communicators, achieve career success, and secure their place at the boardroom table"--

"This book provides a step-by-step guide to show female leaders how to take the stage with a powerful mindset, script, voice, and physical presence. The author explains how to communicate as a strong, confident leader in a range of situations, from formal speeches to brief hallway conversations, while overcoming the common tendency to minimize accomplishments. In addition, the book provides insight into the challenges women confront in a corporate environment, and proven strategies for addressing them"--