by ScottBerkun (Author)
In this funny and provocative collection of behind-the-scenes tales from the life of a successful public speaker, bestselling business author Scott Berkun offers a unique insider's take on what public speakers do, how they do it, and how anyone can do it well. Confessions of a Public Speaker is an entertaining romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Berkun has experienced in front of crowds of all sizes, based on his 15 years of travel around the world giving speeches and lectures. With lessons on the craft for anyone who talks and expects someone to listen, amateurs and professional speakers alike will get a whole new world of insights into teaching, learning, and performance, straight from a master of the trade. Get Berkun's tips, hard-won lessons, and philosophy that he's developed from years of experience. Learn a framework and a vocabulary for the process of preparing and delivering lectures. Find out how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, and how to deal with the attack of the butterflies. Discover the wonders of making thousands of dollars for a single engagement. Learn what it takes to cope with an endless string of hotels and restaurants while on a speaking tour. Filled with humor and illuminating anecdotes, this incisive book is highly practical and easy to read, brought to you by the bestselling author of The Myths of Innovation and Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management . With Confessions of a Public Speaker , you will save yourself months or even years of embarrassment and expensive failures.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: O′Reilly
Published: 04 Nov 2009
ISBN 10: 0596801998
ISBN 13: 9780596801991
Part confessional, part how-to, this entertaining book is a godsend for anyone who would rather have an appendectomy without anesthetic than address a group in public.
-- Virginia Backaitis, --Virginia Backaitis
Loved it! This is a very informative and entertaining look at the important art of public speaking. Anyone who speaks for a living-- including teachers -- will greatly benefit from this book.
-- Garr Reynolds, Author of Presentation Zen--Garr Reynolds
Smart, funny, and provocative, Scott Berkun's Confessions puts an very modern and wholly relevant spin on the fine art of public speaking.
-- Suzy Welch, best-selling author and public speaker--Suzy Welch
I've seen Scott speak a few times before, and he knows his stuff. Add to this his sense of humor, plus the fact that pretty much everyone can stand to learn some new ideas about speaking, and this book is a MUST for your collection.
-- Chris Brogan, --Chris Brogan
With tips on how to combat pre-speech butterflies, battling the tough room and how not to bore people silly, this book will ensure your next Powerpoint will be a success.
-- John Baichtal, --John Baichtal
Even if you prepare well and avoid disaster, of course, you may not charm everyone in the audience. But you can at least--with Mr. Berkun's help--avoid being cripplingly nervous before that brown-bag presentation and wishing it were tomorrow.
-- Philip Delves Broughton, --Philip Delves Broughton
Your next talk will be ten times better if you read this book first.
-- Gina Trapani, founding editor of Lifehacker.com--Gina Trapani
For those that are contemplating public speaking, or want to improve their current aptitude, it is impossible that after reading the book, that they won't be a better speaker. For those that simply want to know what goes into, and what makes a really good presentation, Confessions of a Public Speaker is also a worthwhile book to read.
-- Ben Rothke, --Ben Rothke
Scott Berkun tells it like it is. Whether you're speaking to 10 people or 1000 people, you will gain insights to take your presentation skills to the next level. It's a rare book that will make you think AND laugh.
-- Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com--Tony Hsieh
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