In this hilarious and highly practical book, author
and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the
techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows
how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and
teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects
someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker
provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively
present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining,
and instructional romp through the embarrassments and
triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking
to crowds of all sizes. With lively lessons and
surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the
art of persuasion -- as well as teaching, learning, and
performance -- directly from a master of the
trade.Highlights include: *Berkun's hard-won and simple
philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching
courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and
CNBC *Practical advice, including how to work a tough
room, the science of not boring people, how to survive
the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when
things go wrong *The inside scoop on who earns $30,000
for a one-hour lecture and why *The worst -- and
funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus
countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and
illuminating stories of thrilling performances and
real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is
inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to
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