Synopses & Reviews
“The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any meeting situation, from the boardroom to the breakfast table.”
-Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone
In todays fast-paced world, where an elevator ride with your CEO can turn into an impromptu meeting, your lunch date can become a job interview, and your conversation at a cocktail party may be a preamble to a potential business merger, knowing how to market yourself in any situation is vital. Corporate coach Frances Cole Jones has helped numerous CEOs, celebrities, and public personalities present their best selves on camera and onstage, in boardrooms and in person; now in her new book, How to Wow, she shares her strategies for making your mark in business and in life.
Every encounter, Jones believes, provides you with an opportunity to positively influence colleagues, employers, neighbors-even competitors. Not only your words, but your tone of voice and your body language speak volumes. The question, however, is: Are they working together to say what you want them to, as effectively as possible?
Inside, youll learn how to
• leave a lasting impression with a simple introduction
• effectively employ the twelve most persuasive words in the English language and command the stage, boardroom, or lunch table
• read nonverbal responses accurately-and shift negative ones immediately
• motivate your team under deadline
• interview fearlessly and flawlessly
• write the perfect pitch, résumè, cover letter, or e-mail
• deliver speeches that bring people to their feet
• transform a PowerPoint presentation into a powerful success
With easy-to-follow advice, amusing anecdotes, and immediately employable hints, Joness guidelines can keep you cool (even in hot water). From asking the right questions to giving the right answers, How to Wow will provide you with the confidence to be calm and commanding in all you do and to wow anyone anywhere anytime.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
Proven communication strategies to help you sell yourself effectively in any interview, presentation, or impromptu business meeting "The invaluable advice in How to Wow guarantees your success in any situation."--Keith Ferrazzi, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Never Eat Alone
Every encounter with your colleagues, clients, employers--even your competitors--is an opportunity to make a positive impression. Your words, your tone of voice, and your body language all speak volumes. But the question is: What are they saying about you?
As a corporate coach, Frances Cole Jones has helped countless CEOs, celebrities, and public figures present their best selves in the boardroom and in-person, on-camera and onstage. Now she shares the skills that are essential to professional and personal success. In How to Wow, you'll learn how to
- make a lasting impression with a simple introduction
- effectively employ the twelve most persuasive words in the English language
- read nonverbal responses accurately--and shift negative ones immediately
- motivate your team under deadline
- interview fearlessly and flawlessly
- persuade investors to buy in to your product or idea--and help you sell it to others
- write the perfect pitch, resume, cover letter, or email
- deliver speeches that bring people to their feet
- transform a PowerPoint presentation into a power move
Featuring tips and tricks you can employ right away, How to Wow will teach you how to ask the right questions, respond with confidence, and wow anyone, anywhere, anytime.
"Wow is not optional. Neither is this book. Buy it, study it, put it into action--and wow your bank account "--Jeffrey Gitomer, author of Little Red Book of Selling
"No matter if you're at the top of your game or just starting out, this book will swiftly refocus the message that you are sending to the world."--David Beal, co-CEO and co-founder, Green Hummingbird Entertainment
"Read How to Wow if you want to change a great idea from a concept to a reality that clearly means business. It's the best makeover I ever got."--Veronica Webb, television host
About the Author
Frances Cole Jones founded Cole Media Management in 1997. From the beginning, the companys focus has been cultivating clients inherent strengths to develop the powerful communication skills that will enhance their professional and personal performance. The scope of her work includes preparation for television and print interviews, IPO road shows, meetings with potential investors, and internal meetings with partners, sales staff, and in-house personnel. She also provides presentation skills seminars and speechwriting for clients. She lives in New York City.
From the Hardcover edition.