Confessions of a Public Speaker, Scott Berkun
Confessions of a Public Speaker, Scott Berkun
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Confessions of a Public Speaker

Author: Scott Berkun

Narrator: Ryan Burke

Unabridged: 6 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/29/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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 fifteen 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; and the worst—and funniest—disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use).

About Scott Berkun

Scott Berkun (@berkun) is the bestselling author of seven books, including Making Things Happen, The Myths of Innovation, Confessions of a Public Speaker, and The Year Without Pants. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, the New York Times, Wired, Fast Company, the Economist, Forbes, and other media. He has taught creative thinking at the University of Washington and has been a regular commentator on CNBC, MSNBC and National Public Radio.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Omar on February 09, 2014

Below are key excerpts from the book that I found particularly insightful: 1) "Most people listening to presentations around the world right now are hoping their speakers will end soon. That's all they want. They're not judging as much ass you link, because they don't care as much as you think. Knowi......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on May 02, 2013

Absolutely wonderful book on speaking in public. Berkun covers it all - overcoming fear, not being boring, tips and tricks, tools of the trade, and - this is the part I really loved - how to be a good teacher. Everyone interested in improving their public speaking skills should read this book. It's a......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 22, 2016

I am an introvert,but I love giving speech presentations,in fact I look forward to it. If that sounds like a paradox, join the club of many people that assume that introverts hate speaking in public. I personally love the satisfaction of giving a well prepared speech. I make note that it has to be w......more

Goodreads review by Johnny on October 02, 2018

It offers many good tips and tricks for public speaking. However, I don’t believe that this book helps you a lot when you never tried it before. When you got your first experiences you can compare and understand what Scott implies. He has an annoying habit of trying to make it entertaining, what end......more

Goodreads review by Andra on January 25, 2019

An exceptionally useful book, down to earth, well written and packed with good advice that I haven't heard/read anywhere else. I borrowed it from a friend and plan to buy my own copy, so I can go back to it each time I need. Thanks for writing this, Scott!......more