The Confident Speaker: Beat Your Nerves and Communicate at Your Best in Any Situation (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

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Speak up and succeed.

“Fear of snakes makes sense. After all, snakes bite! On the other hand, fear of public speaking is worth overcoming. This book is an excellent place to start.”-Seth Godin, bestselling author of Purple Cow and Free Prize Inside

“Your ability to speak confidently on your feet will impress more people and open more doors than you can imagine. The Confident Speaker shows you how.”-Brian Tracy, bestselling author of The Psychology of Selling

“Eureka! This book is exactly what every beginning speaker needs.”-Dottie Walters, CSP, bestselling author of Speak and Grow Rich

“When we speak in public, we convey our knowledge, our interest in others, and our value. Now, thanks to Monarth and Kase, their book The Confident Speaker opens that door to successful public speaking.”-Susan RoAne, bestselling author of How To Work A Room®

“Speaking before a group stresses many otherwise capable people, and as a result their anxiety cripples their careers. Monarth and Kase offer the antidote in their highly readable book.”-Dianna Booher, bestselling author of Speak with Confidence and Communicate with Confidence

About the Author

Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase are cofounders of TheConfidentSpeaker.com, a public speaking and communication coaching Web site. Monarth is the founder of GuruMaker, a professional speaking consultancy. Kase is a peak performance and anxiety management expert.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 23, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071481494
• ISBN-13: 978-0071481496
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,635 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From Fear to Confidence!, May 16, 2007

By	Ashley Isherwood "Business Coach" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews

Harrison Monarth conducted a one-day workshop on presentation skills at our organization, which is when I received my copy of the book. I was always terrified of public speaking and typically rejected any opportunity to do so, unless I absolutely had to at work. The GuruMaker workshop and this book have helped me tremendously in increasing my confidence and facing my audiences. A bonus: the book is written in an entertaining and easygoing style that makes it a joy to read. Five stars from me!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Separating Myth from Truth, May 17, 2007

By	Sam Rosen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a fantastic book! I especially enjoyed Chapter 2, "The Top Speaking Myths Revealed." In it, the authors describe 12 common myths (several of which I believed...confidently!) to which most people I know fall prey. And a couple of them (like Myth 6) have been ingrained in me since childhood. But now that I know the truth, I have a much, much better grasp on what it takes to speak well in public.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars And then some!, May 16, 2007

By	Joshua Donelson (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've read a few books on public speaking now and I think this one is among the best for sure. It really deals with the reader on a personal level and doesn't appear full of itself. The authors also did a great job on giving advice for a wide variety of speaking situations and social interactions. While I don't speak to large groups very often, I always felt somewhat ill at ease in networking situations. This definitely helps me deal with awkward moments and makes me more confident.