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Make a Scene: Storytelling, Stage Presence, and the Art of Being Unforgettable in Every Spotlight
"Mike has distilled the art of storytelling into a powerful guide—essential for anyone ready to elevate their voice and presence." Joe Russo Emmy Award Winning Arrested Development End Game; Infinity War; Captain Civil War; Captain The Winter Soldier Academy Award Winning Everywhere All At Once
Elite speaking coach and Former TEDx Executive Producer Mike Ganino brings you an irreverent guide to turn conventional presentation and public speaking advice on its head. In a world that wants you to play small, Make a Scene shows you how to command attention, inspire action, and become unforgettable—whether you’re delivering a keynote, hosting a podcast, or leading a board meeting.
This is not another “imagine them in their underwear” or “count your uhms” public speaking manual. With his Five Stage Languages and Rapid Prototyping Protocol, Ganino reveals the exact framework he’s used to train over 5,000 speakers—from bestselling authors and TED stars to Fortune 500 executives. With equal parts attitude and expertise, he teaches you
Master the art of authentic storytelling that captivates any audience
Transform nervous energy into magnetic stage presence
Own virtual presentations with more impact than a viral TED talk
Turn everyday moments into opportunities to shine
Craft messages so compelling, people forget to check their phones
Make a Scene is for anyone tired of playing it safe and ready to own the spotlight. Whether you’re a professional speaker crafting your next keynote or a leader delivering a crucial presentation, this book will help you stop shrinking and start shining. It’s time to make a scene—and make it count.
Elite speaking coach and Former TEDx Executive Producer Mike Ganino brings you an irreverent guide to turn conventional presentation and public speaking advice on its head. In a world that wants you to play small, Make a Scene shows you how to command attention, inspire action, and become unforgettable—whether you’re delivering a keynote, hosting a podcast, or leading a board meeting.
This is not another “imagine them in their underwear” or “count your uhms” public speaking manual. With his Five Stage Languages and Rapid Prototyping Protocol, Ganino reveals the exact framework he’s used to train over 5,000 speakers—from bestselling authors and TED stars to Fortune 500 executives. With equal parts attitude and expertise, he teaches you
Master the art of authentic storytelling that captivates any audience
Transform nervous energy into magnetic stage presence
Own virtual presentations with more impact than a viral TED talk
Turn everyday moments into opportunities to shine
Craft messages so compelling, people forget to check their phones
Make a Scene is for anyone tired of playing it safe and ready to own the spotlight. Whether you’re a professional speaker crafting your next keynote or a leader delivering a crucial presentation, this book will help you stop shrinking and start shining. It’s time to make a scene—and make it count.
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 28, 2024
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April 1, 2025
You know that feeling right? The one where you know there is power to what you have to say but you feel it falls short?
The little story we've all told ourselves that our words aren't enough!
This book does that magical thing... the one that reminds us that the words we wield really do hold power and we're all ultimately only a few tweaks away from lighting up the room like Idina Menzel and remembering that we all in fact have our own 'My Shot' within us. It really is a guide to how to amplify your message, and a tool kit to enhancing our presence be it on stage, screen, or Zoom 🙃
And yes, I shall be going back over my points to make sure I'm prepped for tomorrow's podcast recording!
The little story we've all told ourselves that our words aren't enough!
This book does that magical thing... the one that reminds us that the words we wield really do hold power and we're all ultimately only a few tweaks away from lighting up the room like Idina Menzel and remembering that we all in fact have our own 'My Shot' within us. It really is a guide to how to amplify your message, and a tool kit to enhancing our presence be it on stage, screen, or Zoom 🙃
And yes, I shall be going back over my points to make sure I'm prepped for tomorrow's podcast recording!
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