Library Public Speaking Videos

Volume I

75 min. 1988 1/2" VHS

This program includes highlights from most in-demand CareerTrack's topics including: assertiveness training, stress management, how to get results with people, power communication skills, presentations that win approval and business writing skills.

Volume II

75 min. 1989 1/2" VHS

Presents highlights from CareerTrack's seminars including: business writing, how to delegate work and ensure it's done right, getting things done and team building.

Volume III

80 min. 1991 1/2" VHS

This volume contains highlights from the following seminars: confident public speaking, how to give exceptional customer services, professional telephone skills and how to listen powerfully.

1989 1/2" VHS
Volume 1 - 87 min.
Volume 2 - 93 min.

Effective public speaking skills are essential if you want to get ahead. Whether you speak to large or small groups, you'll benefit from the skills and ideas presented in this program. Volume 1 includes: overcoming the fear of public speaking; relaxation exercises; when to use props; and how to use humour. Volume 2 goes beyond the basics and concentrates on delivery. Topics include vocal exercises; delivery speed; facial expressions; and handling difficult audiences.

30 min. 1988 1/2" VHS

Provides a step-by-step guide to help individuals increase the effectiveness of their presentations. Topics include goal definition, preparation, presentation skills, selection of technical aids and more.

46 min. 1987 1/2" VHS

Bert Decker has designed a program to give you the skills to become a more persuasive speaker and presenter. This ten-step program will enhance your ability to communicate what you think and get what you want. Dozens of management officers, CEOs, and political candidates, including Robert Kennedy, have benefited from this program.

25 min. 1982 1/2" VHS

The principle cause of fear of presentations is ignorance; this video shows how to acquire and use knowledge to keep fear under control. Using the analogy of Alice In Wonderland, the importance of preliminary research, of making proper notes and rehearsing with them is emphasized.

RESTRICTED (Can only be loaned within the Government of Alberta).

60 min. 1985 1/2" VHS

In this video, the viewer will learn how to: prepare business presentations and speeches; assess an audience and its expectations; eliminate nervous speech habits; and overcome the fear of appearing in front of TV cameras.

60 min. 2000 1/2" VHS

Making powerful presentations is an art as well as a skilled craft. This program will give you the tools to excel as a speaker and communicator - plus a few "tricks of the trade" to help you along. This program presents an innovative approach to mastering the fundamentals of public speaking. 

25 min. 1990 1/2" VHS

This video follows a would-be presenter (Tony Slattery) as he progresses from an unimpressive and disorganized presenter of information to an accomplished and confident performer. Along the way he is helped by specialists who emphasize a series of key points. In an entertaining mix of sketches, interviews and demonstrations, we see how Tony's performance improves as he implements each set of new ideas. We are shown how quite small changes - such as lifting the head in a confident pose can have a dramatic affect on an overall performance.