Confessions of a Public Speaker
In this hilarious and highly practical bestseller, Berkun reveals everything you need to know to speak well in front of any audience. It’s a uniquely entertaining and instructional romp through the powerful skills you need to have the influence you want.
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 read.
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Wired“A fresh, fun, memorable take on the most crucial thing: what we say. Highly recommended.”
CEO Zappos.com“Berkun tells it like it is… you’ll gain insights to take your skills to the next level.”
Author of Presentation Zen“Loved it! This is a very informative and entertaining look at the art of public speaking.”
Business editor for The Economist“Packed with Invaluable tips and advice.”
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