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Public Speaking How To Speak Effectively Without Fear: The Secret To Highly Effective Speaking & Presentation Skills In Personal, Sales & Business Communication & How To Develop Self Confidence
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Discover how to overcome your fear of public speaking, speak with confidence, and deliver powerful presentations without nerves or anxiety.
Overcome public speaking anxiety, build lasting confidence, and learn how to speak effectively without fear.
Includes a specially recorded bonus Rapid Learning Accelerator Audio Program to accelerate your results.
Do you dread speaking in public? Does your heart race, your voice shake, or your mind go blank when all eyes are on you?
Imagine standing up to speak with calm confidence, delivering your message naturally, without relying on notes, and holding your audience's attention from the very first word.
This is not recycled generic advice.
Discover practical public speaking techniques, proven strategies, and insights drawn from over 30 years of international business experience and working with people in real situations.
From award winning, international bestselling author and communication expert Derek Borthwick, who has trained professionals, senior executives, CEOs, and FTSE 100 company directors in the art of effective communication and presenting with confidence.
Whether you're delivering a business presentation, speaking at a meeting, addressing a large audience, or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, this book gives you the practical tools to communicate with confidence, presence, and authority.
This is not another collection of surface level public speaking tips.
It's a practical, step by step approach to developing the mindset, techniques, and communication skills needed to become a confident and effective public speaker.
What you'll
• Overcome the fear of public speaking and manage nerves and anxiety
• Speak confidently in front of groups, whether large or small
• Deliver effective presentations that engage and influence your audience
• Organise your thoughts and speak naturally without relying on detailed notes
• Use body language, eye contact, and vocal techniques to communicate with authority
• Capture attention from your opening words and keep your audience engaged
• Handle difficult questions, unexpected situations, and moments when your mind goes blank
• Develop a confident speaking style that feels natural and authentic
• Communicate with greater impact in meetings, presentations, and everyday professional situations
Learn from real experience, not just theory.
Drawing on over 30 years of international business experience, Derek Borthwick understands what it takes to communicate effectively when the stakes are high. His work with CEOs, senior executives, and FTSE 100 directors brings practical insights into the challenges of presenting, influencing, and speaking with authority.
The techniques in this book draw on real business experience and professional training, giving you strategies you can apply whether you're preparing for your first presentation or looking to become a more accomplished speaker.
Speak with confidence. Connect with your audience. Make every word count.
If you're ready to overcome your fear of public speaking, improve your presentation skills, and finally feel in control when you stand up to speak, this book will show you how.
Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start speaking with confidence today.
Discover how to overcome your fear of public speaking, speak with confidence, and deliver powerful presentations without nerves or anxiety.
Overcome public speaking anxiety, build lasting confidence, and learn how to speak effectively without fear.
Includes a specially recorded bonus Rapid Learning Accelerator Audio Program to accelerate your results.
Do you dread speaking in public? Does your heart race, your voice shake, or your mind go blank when all eyes are on you?
Imagine standing up to speak with calm confidence, delivering your message naturally, without relying on notes, and holding your audience's attention from the very first word.
This is not recycled generic advice.
Discover practical public speaking techniques, proven strategies, and insights drawn from over 30 years of international business experience and working with people in real situations.
From award winning, international bestselling author and communication expert Derek Borthwick, who has trained professionals, senior executives, CEOs, and FTSE 100 company directors in the art of effective communication and presenting with confidence.
Whether you're delivering a business presentation, speaking at a meeting, addressing a large audience, or simply want to feel more comfortable speaking in front of others, this book gives you the practical tools to communicate with confidence, presence, and authority.
This is not another collection of surface level public speaking tips.
It's a practical, step by step approach to developing the mindset, techniques, and communication skills needed to become a confident and effective public speaker.
What you'll
• Overcome the fear of public speaking and manage nerves and anxiety
• Speak confidently in front of groups, whether large or small
• Deliver effective presentations that engage and influence your audience
• Organise your thoughts and speak naturally without relying on detailed notes
• Use body language, eye contact, and vocal techniques to communicate with authority
• Capture attention from your opening words and keep your audience engaged
• Handle difficult questions, unexpected situations, and moments when your mind goes blank
• Develop a confident speaking style that feels natural and authentic
• Communicate with greater impact in meetings, presentations, and everyday professional situations
Learn from real experience, not just theory.
Drawing on over 30 years of international business experience, Derek Borthwick understands what it takes to communicate effectively when the stakes are high. His work with CEOs, senior executives, and FTSE 100 directors brings practical insights into the challenges of presenting, influencing, and speaking with authority.
The techniques in this book draw on real business experience and professional training, giving you strategies you can apply whether you're preparing for your first presentation or looking to become a more accomplished speaker.
Speak with confidence. Connect with your audience. Make every word count.
If you're ready to overcome your fear of public speaking, improve your presentation skills, and finally feel in control when you stand up to speak, this book will show you how.
Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to start speaking with confidence today.
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222 pages, Paperback
Published January 15, 2023
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June 3, 2023
A very good book about public speaking.
He starts by giving a broad overview of how our brain and emotions work.
Then he delves into the main topic with very useful practical tips from someone who has plenty of experience.
The downside of the essay is that it is a bit repetitive.
It is widely known, even from our own experience, that something extraordinary will be much more easily remembered than something ordinary: highly emotional, good or bad, episodes stay with us for years.
As the author says "Emotions cement memories".
However, this concept is repeated several times with different flavours.
The take home message is that none or very few people are born good speakers, more often than not one becomes a good speaker.
For doing so we need to master our emotions and train our memory: enter in the fluidity of state and be aware of our body on stage.
I'll definitely come back to this book prior to an important presentation.
[Few tricks to escape difficult situations, silence, noise, questions]
He starts by giving a broad overview of how our brain and emotions work.
Then he delves into the main topic with very useful practical tips from someone who has plenty of experience.
The downside of the essay is that it is a bit repetitive.
It is widely known, even from our own experience, that something extraordinary will be much more easily remembered than something ordinary: highly emotional, good or bad, episodes stay with us for years.
As the author says "Emotions cement memories".
However, this concept is repeated several times with different flavours.
The take home message is that none or very few people are born good speakers, more often than not one becomes a good speaker.
For doing so we need to master our emotions and train our memory: enter in the fluidity of state and be aware of our body on stage.
I'll definitely come back to this book prior to an important presentation.
[Few tricks to escape difficult situations, silence, noise, questions]
February 24, 2023
As the old saying goes, lead by example and Derek Borthwick does this perfectly! He writes in easy to understand yet engaging language and I imagine this is how he also delivers his public speeches at events too.
He is clear, concise and breaks down the complexity techniques so you know if it's basic or advanced. The book is full of tips, tricks and methodology which a nervous or inexperienced speaker can tackle and master one by one.
Some books in this niche can become a bit preachy, however Derek has avoided this problem well and as you work your way through the book you can feel your motivation and confidence grow.
There is a great balance of humour, story telling and of course some great examples - yes I caught myself crossing my arms!
He is clear, concise and breaks down the complexity techniques so you know if it's basic or advanced. The book is full of tips, tricks and methodology which a nervous or inexperienced speaker can tackle and master one by one.
Some books in this niche can become a bit preachy, however Derek has avoided this problem well and as you work your way through the book you can feel your motivation and confidence grow.
There is a great balance of humour, story telling and of course some great examples - yes I caught myself crossing my arms!
January 19, 2023
Worth reading!
If you want to try public speaking and presenting and either struggle with it or want to master it, this book is perfect for you.
In this book, you are going to be exploring how our brains and minds work. It covers a simple process for you to learn public speaking skills. Overall, the key to becoming a confident and captivating speaker is practice.
I highly recommend this book to everyone!
If you want to try public speaking and presenting and either struggle with it or want to master it, this book is perfect for you.
In this book, you are going to be exploring how our brains and minds work. It covers a simple process for you to learn public speaking skills. Overall, the key to becoming a confident and captivating speaker is practice.
I highly recommend this book to everyone!
May 8, 2025
Although the author raised some good strategies on how to be a better public speaker, there were multiple typos and grammar mistakes riddled throughout this book. Whenever seeing one of these areas, it takes away from the authors credibility. Overall, this is a decent read that will give you some good tips on how overcome your fear of public speaking.
October 11, 2025
Had a presentation at work which was allowing me to feel nervous. This book has some really good tips but it’s a long term read rather than short term solutions. It did have benefit and impact but not as much as it would have if I had read it overtime. Also feel the author tries to sell his other ‘self help’ material throughout which wasn’t of interest.
February 17, 2026
The biggest insight for me was that confidence is not something we are born with. Confidence comes from structure, preparation, and practice. This book reminds readers that public speaking is a skill that can be learned and improved, no matter your personality. A practical and encouraging read for anyone looking to communicate with more clarity and less fear.
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January 12, 2023
Great book!
This book is a must if you ever have to do public speaking. Public speaking is one of the top fears. I think everyone needs to read this if you ever have to speak in public. I loved it.
This book is a must if you ever have to do public speaking. Public speaking is one of the top fears. I think everyone needs to read this if you ever have to speak in public. I loved it.
January 10, 2026
It’s an ok book. To be fair, information density is quite high but one needs to know what he is getting: a toolkit for public speaking through a collection of tips.
I would say it is a useful book; but reading it won’t blow your mind.
I would say it is a useful book; but reading it won’t blow your mind.
September 19, 2024
Was not sure if this book was going to help, and I have to say it did !!!! Some great ways of looking at how your mind can affect your confidence and your performance.
December 15, 2024
Chapter 6
Box breathing - you can practice this when you are walking or sitting down (in a meeting, closing, etc.)
Chapter 10
The Journey method
Box breathing - you can practice this when you are walking or sitting down (in a meeting, closing, etc.)
Chapter 10
The Journey method
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2024
J’ai presque pris plaisir à lire un bon vieux bullshit bingo book à l’anglo-saxonne sur l’art de parler en public. Quelques tips à droite à gauche mais l’ensemble est assez mauvais. Ouf!
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