Living Proof: Telling Your Story to Make a Difference - Essential Skills for Advocates and Spokespersons

Kirkus Reviews ' Best of 2012<br><br>Finalist, USA Best Book Awards 2012<br><br>Living Proof is the first comprehensive guide to telling your personal story as an effective advocate for your cause or organization. This easy-to-use handbook gathers all the essentials of ''advocacy storytelling'' into one place--everything you'll need to<br>- decide what to tell<br><br>- present effective and authentic personal storytelling<br><br>- give powerful presentations and great media interviews<br><br>Living Proof is for<br>- the mom addressing the school board<br><br>- the nonprofit executive director talking to funders<br><br>- the social justice advocate appearing on local radio<br><br>- the national changemaker interviewed via webcam<br><br>- the millions who stand up and speak out every day<br><br>Authored by two expert communication trainers, Living Proof contains examples, tools, exercises and worksheets to help prepare speakers at all levels. You can work through the book in a weekend, a week, with a course of study or flip to sections for immediate help with your personal storytelling.<br><br>Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your communication skills to the next level, Living Proof provides the grounding, the confidence and guidance needed to create change with the power of a well-told personal story.<br><br>For more information, visit livingproofadvocacy.com.