" at 7:48 a.m. on a Tuesday, I am showered, cleaned, shaved, pruned, fed, and deodorized, wearing a pressed shirt and shiny shoes, in a cab on my way to the San Francisco waterfront I'm far from home, going to an unfamiliar place, and performing for strangers, three stressful facts that mean anything can happen"
In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers-and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen-Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes.
With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion-as well as teaching, learning, and performance-directly from a master of the trade.
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.
"A fresh, fun, memorable take on the most critical thing: what we say. Highly recommended." -- Chris Anderson, Editor in Chief, Wired
"Loved it! Anyone who speaks for a living-including teachers-will greatly benefit from this book." -- Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen
In this funny and provocative collection of behind-the-scenes tales from the life of a successful public speaker, bestselling business author Scott Berkun offers a unique insider's take on what public speakers do, how they do it, and how anyone can do it well.
Confessions of a Public Speaker is an entertaining romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Berkun has experienced in front of crowds of all sizes, based on his 15 years of travel around the world giving speeches and lectures. With lessons on the craft for anyone who talks and expects someone to listen, amateurs and professional speakers alike will get a whole new world of insights into teaching, learning, and performance, straight from a master of the trade.
Get Berkun's tips, hard-won lessons, and philosophy that he's developed from years of experience
Learn a framework and a vocabulary for the process of preparing and delivering lectures
Find out how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, and how to deal with the attack of the butterflies
Discover the wonders of making thousands of dollars for a single engagement
Learn what it takes to cope with an endless string of hotels and restaurants while on a speaking tour
Filled with humor and illuminating anecdotes, this incisive book is highly practical and easy to read, brought to you by the bestselling author of The Myths of Innovation and Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management. With Confessions of a Public Speaker, you will save yourself months or even years of embarrassment and expensive failures.
In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers-and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen-Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes.
With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion-as well as teaching, learning, and performance-directly from a master of the trade.
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.
"A fresh, fun, memorable take on the most critical thing: what we say. Highly recommended." -- Chris Anderson, Editor in Chief, Wired
"Loved it! Anyone who speaks for a living-including teachers-will greatly benefit from this book." -- Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen
In this funny and provocative collection of behind-the-scenes tales from the life of a successful public speaker, bestselling business author Scott Berkun offers a unique insider's take on what public speakers do, how they do it, and how anyone can do it well.
Confessions of a Public Speaker is an entertaining romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Berkun has experienced in front of crowds of all sizes, based on his 15 years of travel around the world giving speeches and lectures. With lessons on the craft for anyone who talks and expects someone to listen, amateurs and professional speakers alike will get a whole new world of insights into teaching, learning, and performance, straight from a master of the trade.
Get Berkun's tips, hard-won lessons, and philosophy that he's developed from years of experience
Learn a framework and a vocabulary for the process of preparing and delivering lectures
Find out how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, and how to deal with the attack of the butterflies
Discover the wonders of making thousands of dollars for a single engagement
Learn what it takes to cope with an endless string of hotels and restaurants while on a speaking tour
Filled with humor and illuminating anecdotes, this incisive book is highly practical and easy to read, brought to you by the bestselling author of The Myths of Innovation and Making Things Happen: Mastering Project Management. With Confessions of a Public Speaker, you will save yourself months or even years of embarrassment and expensive failures.