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No Fear Speaking
by Joe Yazbeck • 2014
End the nerves. A speaking coach's system for building talks that captivate and convert.
4.67
9
No Fear Speaking Summary
No Fear Speaking 98%
End the nerves. A speaking coach's system for building talks that captivate and convert.
by Joe Yazbeck 2014
4.67
9 ratings
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln
by James C. Humes • 2002
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
3.92
2k+
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln Summary
Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln 98%
Ten speaking techniques from history's orators, starting with the trick of opening in total silence.
by James C. Humes 2002
3.92
2k+ ratings
10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators
by Carmine Gallo • 2005
The nine habits that let some speakers hold every room, distilled from the best in business.
3.87
305
10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators Summary
10 Simple Secrets of the World's Greatest Business Communicators 98%
The nine habits that let some speakers hold every room, distilled from the best in business.
by Carmine Gallo 2005
3.87
305 ratings
Speak with Impact
by Allison Shapira • 2018
Speech anxiety is just unused adrenaline. Redirect it, find your voice, and lead any room.
4.02
227
Speak with Impact Summary
Speak with Impact 98%
Speech anxiety is just unused adrenaline. Redirect it, find your voice, and lead any room.
by Allison Shapira 2018
4.02
227 ratings
The Public Speaking Bible; a Survival Guide for Standing on Stage
by Marcus Alexander • 2020
From stage fright to commanding presence: a field manual for every part of the speaking craft.
4.39
876
The Public Speaking Bible; a Survival Guide for Standing on Stage Summary
The Public Speaking Bible; a Survival Guide for Standing on Stage 98%
From stage fright to commanding presence: a field manual for every part of the speaking craft.
by Marcus Alexander 2020
4.39
876 ratings
Secrets of Dynamic Communications
by Ken Davis • 1991
One sentence first, then a full preparation system that builds talks audiences actually remember.
4.06
350
Secrets of Dynamic Communications Summary
Secrets of Dynamic Communications 98%
One sentence first, then a full preparation system that builds talks audiences actually remember.
by Ken Davis 1991
4.06
350 ratings
Magic of Public Speaking
by Andrii Sedniev • 2012
Stories sell your points. A system for alternating story and lesson until the room is yours.
3.71
235
Magic of Public Speaking Summary
Magic of Public Speaking 98%
Stories sell your points. A system for alternating story and lesson until the room is yours.
by Andrii Sedniev 2012
3.71
235 ratings
Public Speaking
by Akash Karia • 2013
Conflict hooks them. Details hold them. A circular close brings them back. The speaker's craft.
3.97
153
Public Speaking Summary
Public Speaking 97%
Conflict hooks them. Details hold them. A circular close brings them back. The speaker's craft.
by Akash Karia 2013
3.97
153 ratings
How to Write & Give a Speech
by Joan Detz • 1984
From audience to Q&A, the step-by-step skill of writing and delivering speeches that stick.
3.71
118
How to Write & Give a Speech Summary
How to Write & Give a Speech 97%
From audience to Q&A, the step-by-step skill of writing and delivering speeches that stick.
by Joan Detz 1984
3.71
118 ratings
How To Develop Self-Confidence
by Dale Carnegie • 2011
Speak well and a career opens: the preparation, delivery, and mindset that build lasting confidence.
4.11
8k+
How To Develop Self-Confidence Summary
How To Develop Self-Confidence 97%
Speak well and a career opens: the preparation, delivery, and mindset that build lasting confidence.
by Dale Carnegie 2011
4.11
8k+ ratings
The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking
by Sims Wyeth • 2014
Turn any talk into a leadership moment with preparation, story, and authenticity.
3.55
124
The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking Summary
The Essentials of Persuasive Public Speaking 97%
Turn any talk into a leadership moment with preparation, story, and authenticity.
by Sims Wyeth 2014
3.55
124 ratings
Public Speaking for Success
by Dale Carnegie • 2006
Stage confidence isn't personality. It's what happens when preparation meets genuine conviction.
3.98
632
Public Speaking for Success Summary
Public Speaking for Success 97%
Stage confidence isn't personality. It's what happens when preparation meets genuine conviction.
by Dale Carnegie 2006
3.98
632 ratings
Make Your Point!
by Kevin Carroll • 2005
Body language and voice outweigh words: the simple mechanics for being heard and believed.
3.67
141
Make Your Point! Summary
Make Your Point! 97%
Body language and voice outweigh words: the simple mechanics for being heard and believed.
by Kevin Carroll 2005
3.67
141 ratings
Steal the Show
by Michael Port • 2015
Apply an actor's toolkit to any speech, pitch, or interview and leave stage fright behind.
3.67
2k+
Steal the Show Summary
Steal the Show 97%
Apply an actor's toolkit to any speech, pitch, or interview and leave stage fright behind.
by Michael Port 2015
3.67
2k+ ratings
Confessions of a Public Speaker
by Scott Berkun • 2009
Great speakers are made in rehearsal, not on stage. The real-world prep that beats perfectionism.
3.94
5k+
Confessions of a Public Speaker Summary
Confessions of a Public Speaker 97%
Great speakers are made in rehearsal, not on stage. The real-world prep that beats perfectionism.
by Scott Berkun 2009
3.94
5k+ ratings
Speak with Confidence
by Mike Acker • 2022
Self-doubt is self-focus in disguise. A system that turns speaking anxiety into audience service.
4.42
161
Speak with Confidence Summary
Speak with Confidence 97%
Self-doubt is self-focus in disguise. A system that turns speaking anxiety into audience service.
by Mike Acker 2022
4.42
161 ratings
Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business
by Dale Carnegie • 1935
Speak before you're ready. The 1935 method for turning stage fright into persuasion.
3.87
235
Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business Summary
Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business 97%
Speak before you're ready. The 1935 method for turning stage fright into persuasion.
by Dale Carnegie 1935
3.87
235 ratings
Gravitas
by Caroline Goyder • 2014
Speak so the room leans in: a voice coach's system for projecting authority without faking it.
3.76
948
Gravitas Summary
Gravitas 97%
Speak so the room leans in: a voice coach's system for projecting authority without faking it.
by Caroline Goyder 2014
3.76
948 ratings
TED Talks
by Chris J. Anderson • 2016
How to build a talk that changes minds, starting from a single sentence.
4.04
15k+
TED Talks Summary
TED Talks 97%
How to build a talk that changes minds, starting from a single sentence.
by Chris J. Anderson 2016
4.04
15k+ ratings
Speak Like a CEO
by Suzanne Bates • 2005
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
3.68
371
Speak Like a CEO Summary
Speak Like a CEO 97%
Prepare for the questions you dread, lead with your real story, and watch a room lean in.
by Suzanne Bates 2005
3.68
371 ratings
Pitch Perfect
by Bill McGowan • 2014
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
3.78
2k+
Pitch Perfect Summary
Pitch Perfect 97%
A media coach's rules for grabbing attention, making your point stick, and never losing the room.
by Bill McGowan 2014
3.78
2k+ ratings
It's the Way You Say It
by Carol A. Fleming • 2010
Fix the vocal problems you cannot hear: from mumbling and speed to monotone and stage fright.
3.63
599
It's the Way You Say It Summary
It's the Way You Say It 97%
Fix the vocal problems you cannot hear: from mumbling and speed to monotone and stage fright.
by Carol A. Fleming 2010
3.63
599 ratings
Presenting to Win
by Jerry Weissman • 2003
The framework for moving any audience from indifference to action, one slide at a time.
3.93
2k+
Presenting to Win Summary
Presenting to Win 96%
The framework for moving any audience from indifference to action, one slide at a time.
by Jerry Weissman 2003
3.93
2k+ ratings
On Speaking Well
by Peggy Noonan • 1998
A speechwriter's guide: authenticity and clear thinking beat showmanship every time.
3.89
642
On Speaking Well Summary
On Speaking Well 96%
A speechwriter's guide: authenticity and clear thinking beat showmanship every time.
by Peggy Noonan 1998
3.89
642 ratings
The Art of Speeches and Presentations
by Philip Collins • 2012
Most talks are forgotten in minutes. The ones that stick all begin the same way.
3.63
126
The Art of Speeches and Presentations Summary
The Art of Speeches and Presentations 96%
Most talks are forgotten in minutes. The ones that stick all begin the same way.
by Philip Collins 2012
3.63
126 ratings
HTML5 for Web Designers
by Jeremy Keith • 2010
Ditch plugins and browser hacks: native audio, video, and responsive images arrive with HTML5.
3.98
3k+
HTML5 for Web Designers Summary
HTML5 for Web Designers 96%
Ditch plugins and browser hacks: native audio, video, and responsive images arrive with HTML5.
by Jeremy Keith 2010
3.98
3k+ ratings
Winning Body Language
by Mark Bowden • 2010
Where to place your hands to control any room: a physical map for trust, energy, and action.
3.75
348
Winning Body Language Summary
Winning Body Language 96%
Where to place your hands to control any room: a physical map for trust, energy, and action.
by Mark Bowden 2010
3.75
348 ratings
Speak to Win
by Brian Tracy • 2008
Most stage fright is self-made. The preparation and delivery habits that replace it with command.
3.84
904
Speak to Win Summary
Speak to Win 96%
Most stage fright is self-made. The preparation and delivery habits that replace it with command.
by Brian Tracy 2008
3.84
904 ratings
Well-Spoken Woman
by Christine K. Jahnke • 2011
Voice, posture, message: the three levers that make a room listen when a woman speaks.
3.69
464
Well-Spoken Woman Summary
Well-Spoken Woman 96%
Voice, posture, message: the three levers that make a room listen when a woman speaks.
by Christine K. Jahnke 2011
3.69
464 ratings
Transformational Speaking
by Gail Larsen • 2009
Forget scripts and tricks. Your most powerful talk comes from the life you've already lived.
4.02
157
Transformational Speaking Summary
Transformational Speaking 96%
Forget scripts and tricks. Your most powerful talk comes from the life you've already lived.
by Gail Larsen 2009
4.02
157 ratings
Speak, Memorably
by Bill McGowan • 2025
Being on-message gets you ignored. Seven principles for making your ideas impossible to forget.
3.69
254
Speak, Memorably Summary
Speak, Memorably 96%
Being on-message gets you ignored. Seven principles for making your ideas impossible to forget.
by Bill McGowan 2025
3.69
254 ratings
Amplify Your Influence
by René Rodriguez • 2022
Pure logic fails. The brain science and ancient rhetoric that open minds before you speak.
4.03
160
Amplify Your Influence Summary
Amplify Your Influence 96%
Pure logic fails. The brain science and ancient rhetoric that open minds before you speak.
by René Rodriguez 2022
4.03
160 ratings
Five Stars
by Carmine Gallo • 2018
Robots cannot move a room. The storytelling and persuasion playbook for an automated century.
3.93
1k+
Five Stars Summary
Five Stars 96%
Robots cannot move a room. The storytelling and persuasion playbook for an automated century.
by Carmine Gallo 2018
3.93
1k+ ratings
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute)
by Stéphane de Freitas • 2018
Public speaking redefined: no scripts, no performance, just the power of saying what you truly mean.
3.41
17
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute) Summary
Porter sa voix - S'affirmer par la parole (A voix haute) 96%
Public speaking redefined: no scripts, no performance, just the power of saying what you truly mean.
by Stéphane de Freitas 2018
3.41
17 ratings
Get to the Point!
by Joel Schwartzberg • 2017
The gap between rambling and leading is one sentence. Here is how to find it.
4.31
1k+
Get to the Point! Summary
Get to the Point! 96%
The gap between rambling and leading is one sentence. Here is how to find it.
by Joel Schwartzberg 2017
4.31
1k+ ratings
Presentations in Action
by Jerry Weissman • 2011
Eighty lessons from master presenters: why you, not your slides, should own the room.
3.71
171
Presentations in Action Summary
Presentations in Action 96%
Eighty lessons from master presenters: why you, not your slides, should own the room.
by Jerry Weissman 2011
3.71
171 ratings
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk
by Chris J. Anderson • 2020
Teens, turn stage fright into fuel, build a talk that lands, own the room.
4.11
122
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk Summary
Thank You for Coming to My TED Talk 96%
Teens, turn stage fright into fuel, build a talk that lands, own the room.
by Chris J. Anderson 2020
4.11
122 ratings
Winning Minds
by Simon Lancaster • 2015
Before facts reach the brain, metaphors hit the gut: the three-step leadership language sequence.
4.28
153
Winning Minds Summary
Winning Minds 96%
Before facts reach the brain, metaphors hit the gut: the three-step leadership language sequence.
by Simon Lancaster 2015
4.28
153 ratings
Say It Well
by Terry Szuplat • 2024
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
4.17
483
Say It Well Summary
Say It Well 96%
A White House speechwriter's method for speaking that moves people: be more yourself, not less.
by Terry Szuplat 2024
4.17
483 ratings
Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins
by Annette Simmons • 2007
Facts don't persuade. Personal stories do: how to find yours and make them impossible to ignore.
3.60
632
Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins Summary
Whoever Tells the Best Story Wins 96%
Facts don't persuade. Personal stories do: how to find yours and make them impossible to ignore.
by Annette Simmons 2007
3.60
632 ratings
Public Speaking with Confidence
by Philipp Humm • 2024
Cure stage fright by embarrassing yourself on purpose. A counterintuitive method for fearless talks.
4.43
72
Public Speaking with Confidence Summary
Public Speaking with Confidence 96%
Cure stage fright by embarrassing yourself on purpose. A counterintuitive method for fearless talks.
by Philipp Humm 2024
4.43
72 ratings
How to Own the Room
by Viv Groskop • 2018
Confidence, not a flawless script, commands the room. Here is how women build it.
3.67
2k+
How to Own the Room Summary
How to Own the Room 96%
Confidence, not a flawless script, commands the room. Here is how women build it.
by Viv Groskop 2018
3.67
2k+ ratings
I Have Something to Say
by John Bowe • 2020
Stage fright isn't shyness. It's self-obsession, and shifting your focus outward is the cure.
4.04
242
I Have Something to Say Summary
I Have Something to Say 96%
Stage fright isn't shyness. It's self-obsession, and shifting your focus outward is the cure.
by John Bowe 2020
4.04
242 ratings
Think Faster, Talk Smarter
by Matt Abrahams • 2023
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
3.69
5k+
Think Faster, Talk Smarter Summary
Think Faster, Talk Smarter 95%
Spontaneous speaking is a system: the frameworks and reframes that replace panic with poise.
by Matt Abrahams 2023
3.69
5k+ ratings
Do You Talk Funny?
by David Nihill • 2015
Stand-up's sharpest tools for the boardroom: structure laughs, hold attention, handle the hecklers.
3.91
1k+
Do You Talk Funny? Summary
Do You Talk Funny? 95%
Stand-up's sharpest tools for the boardroom: structure laughs, hold attention, handle the hecklers.
by David Nihill 2015
3.91
1k+ ratings
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect
by John C. Maxwell • 2010
Connection beats communication: the four practices that make people feel valued and ready to act.
4.11
6k+
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect Summary
Everyone Communicates, Few Connect 95%
Connection beats communication: the four practices that make people feel valued and ready to act.
by John C. Maxwell 2010
4.11
6k+ ratings
Resonate
by Nancy Duarte • 2010
Make your audience the hero of a mythic journey, and a talk becomes a movement.
4.11
6k+
Resonate Summary
Resonate 95%
Make your audience the hero of a mythic journey, and a talk becomes a movement.
by Nancy Duarte 2010
4.11
6k+ ratings
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking
by Richard Zeoli • 2008
Your audience wants to be helped, not impressed. Serve them, and stage fright fades.
3.68
362
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking Summary
The 7 Principles of Public Speaking 95%
Your audience wants to be helped, not impressed. Serve them, and stage fright fades.
by Richard Zeoli 2008
3.68
362 ratings
The Art of Explanation
by Ros Atkins • 2023
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
3.91
1k+
The Art of Explanation Summary
The Art of Explanation 95%
A BBC journalist's repeatable method for explaining anything clearly, even under pressure.
by Ros Atkins 2023
3.91
1k+ ratings
Own the Room
by Amy Jen Su • 2013
A four-quadrant map of leadership presence, and the tools to find your voice under pressure.
3.74
941
Own the Room Summary
Own the Room 95%
A four-quadrant map of leadership presence, and the tools to find your voice under pressure.
by Amy Jen Su 2013
3.74
941 ratings
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