Book description
Use your voice to lead us to a better future with this game-changing guide to redefining what power and authority sound like--from a speech expert who's worked with Hollywood's biggest stars, political powerhouses, and businesspeople shaking up the status quo. "I love this book--funny, surprising, stirring, and so important! What a beautiful accomplishment and gift to put into the world."--Rachel McAdams Getting heard is a tricky business: It's what you say and how you show up, filtered through your audience's assumptions and biases--and maybe even your own. For women, people of color, immigrants, and queer folks, there's often a dissonance between how you speak and how we collectively think powerful people should speak: like the wealthy white men who've historically been in charge. But, fortunately, the sound of power is changing. Permission to Speak is your tool kit for making that change. In this revolutionary take on how to use your voice to get what you want, sought-after speech coach Samara Bay offers a fresh perspective on public speaking and a new definition of what power sounds like: namely, you. Blending anecdotes with eye-opening research in leadership, linguistics, and social science, Permission to Speak shows you how to strike the right balance of strength and warmth to land your message; exactly what to do before a high-stakes scenario so that your voice, your mind, and your spirit are ready; and how to turn habits like vocal fry and upspeak into tools. Most important, you'll discover your voice story: why you talk the way you do, what's wonderful about it, and what you've outgrown. Fiery, fun, and truly profound, Permission to Speak is a personal and cultural reckoning with what speaking in public is and what it can be. This book meets the moment and offers this provocation: When we change what power sounds like, we change who has it.
DreamWeaver
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Knuckles
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Succubus In Training
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Manly
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Diamond Gamer
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SWAT Honey
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Mule Lock
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Pogue
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Prone
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London Fox
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. Not the best audiobook I've heard but far from the worst. The production quality was good and there were no major issues with the narration.
Subzero Taffy
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Chocolate Thunder
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Flame OUT
Noise reduction is magic. I can finally enjoy dictaphone recordings without discomfort. I’ve tried several audiobook players, but ListenBook stands out for its reliability and ease of use. The equalizer and voice boost features make every book sound amazing. Plus, the dark mode is perfect for nighttime listening. Great job, developers! Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Street Jolly
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. The app is very intuitive. ListenBook makes finding and playing audiobooks simple. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Crash Test
AirDrop sharing makes it easy to share audiobooks with friends. WiFi downloads save a lot of time. Great feature!
Muzish
The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. Binaural audio processing is a game-changer – my ears stay comfortable during long listening sessions. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
VisionVortex
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Gingersnap Woman
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Cricket
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Spitfire
The book groups feature is a thoughtful addition. It helps me keep my series and related titles together. Looping playback is a fantastic study tool. It helps me focus and retain information effectively. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made a significant difference in the clarity of recordings. The app is so well-designed. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into it. I love how ListenBook makes it easy to organize my audiobook library. The app supports all formats, and the import process is a breeze. The playback controls are responsive, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommend!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience