A first-of-its-kind book that gives public and home-school teachers, public-speaking club members, and Human Resource Departments a stand-alone guide for teaching the public-speaking skills of the practiced speaker. Members of public-speaking groups like Toastmasters International®, PowerTalk International®, and formal public-speaking courses can also multiply the instructional power of their programs by using the 100-plus building-block modules during the impromptu (Table Topic) portion of their programs. The unique "building block" approach allows customized instruction for all ages and skill levels.
Milton Wood, Ph.D., is a professional trainer and award winning speaker who has spoken to all levels of government and industry. He has spent a professional lifetime as both a high-level manager and bench scientist exploring how people learn, remember and perform. Using this background of talking the talk and walking the walk, he brings a state-of-the-art approach to the understanding and teaching of public speaking skills.
Dr. Wood has received Toastmasters International highest award of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM). He is a four-time Toastmaster International Division contest winner, and has also placed first and second in District 3 (State of Arizona) speech competition.
