Confessions of a Public Speaker
by Scott Berkun
A professional speaker's candid, funny account of the craft: fear and how to use it, preparation, the room, handling disasters, what audiences actually want, and the economics of speaking. It is practical and honest in a way most presentation books are not, with stories of his own failures.
Read it if…
you speak publicly and want candid, practical advice from someone who does it for a living.
Skip it if…
you want structure or slide design; this is craft and experience.
Three things you will actually use
- Fear is normal; preparation is the cure.
- Know the room and the first two minutes cold.
- The audience wants you to succeed; help them.
Do this first
Practice your next talk out loud, standing, at least three times before you give it.
Our verdict
Honest and useful.
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