Your Guide to Public Speaking: Build Your Confidence, Find Your Voice, and Inspire Your Audience

by Amanda Hennessey

Are you part of the 73% of the population that experiences anxiety from public speaking? Face your fears with this valuable guide that combines real-world case studies and practice activities to help build your confidence.

You may not be afraid of heights or spiders but making a speech in front of a large crowd—whether it’s a wedding party, an awards ceremony, or even doing a presentation in the office—is sure to get your heart pounding and your palms sweaty. But with Your Guide to Public Speaking in hand, there’s no need to fear public speaking a second longer.

This practical and indispensable guide teaches you to understand and work with your audience, take control of your own emotions, and create the perfect materials to supplement your speech and help drive your message home. With practice activities, real-world case studies, tips you never thought you needed—and more!—you’ll find everything you need to become a speech master in no time at all.

From preparing for a video conference, rallying for support for a cause that’s important to you, or facing down multiple interviews, you can banish those fears and feel empowered no matter what the situation with Your Guide to Public Speaking .

Genres: Nonfiction, Writing

240 pages, Paperback

Published May 14, 2019

Reviews

[Eliza Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book speaks to the whole person in such a practical, nourishing, supportive way that it is really like having your own personal speaking coach in your pocket.

I just can't recommend it highly enough.

[Jed Manguera · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-have for aspiring public speakers or professionals who want to sharpen their skills!

[Devin Stevenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, constructive and to the point. I'll keep this as a reference and look back when prepping for a talk

[Christa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent practical guide with helpful advice. The size of the book is great for holding and reading.

[Pardis · Rating 4 out of 5]

practical, deliberate and nourishing.