A handbook for verbal self-defense, this book describes techniques of protecting and defending oneself effectively in challenging communication situations and how to shorten hostile interchanges and to stop provocations. The author draws on two main sources: insights gained from the training she gives as a communications consultant, and principles of Asian martial arts, which she then applies to verbal self-defense.
Explores the fear that many women have of speaking in public and professional situations, and gives insight and advice on combating speech inhibitions, specifically for women. Looks at particular forms fear of speaking can take, such as fear of saying the wrong thing, and gives an account of social and other factors that dissuade women from speaking out. Gives practical suggestions and exercises for public speaking, and suggests more effective means of everyday communication. The author is a communications consultant. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR