Preface

Why You Should Read This Book

Where am I going with this idea? Why the emphasis in the short run time frame—the thinking and approaches that will get you through your next speech or presentation?

First, I know from nearly 40 years of experience as a speaker, professor, and speaking coach that most people don’t want to become great orators or memorable speakers; however, they do want to get through their next public speaking experience and feel like they did okay—even marginally better than they thought they could.

Second, I am confident that I can help you make this happen if you are willing to take just a couple hours to do three simple things:

1. Accept some basic fundamental truths about human nature and how this knowledge will help ...

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