Review: This really opened my eyes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 20, 2013
The only thing worse than public speaking, for me at least, is having to get up in front of people and speak with little to no warning. Without time to at least prepare a speech, I've never been able to pull it off without a lot of "ummmm" and head scratching. This book is such a powerful resource for overcoming the public speaking jitters! It taught me how to really think on my feet, like developing my skills at speaking on any topic by learning to use my flow of consciousness and how talk about even just an object for five minutes.  The section on the "Biggest Secret of Public Speaking" created the proverbial light bulb over my head as I had a major "AHAH!" moment while reading it. Suddenly the idea of giving an impromptu speech seems simple, instead of yet another opportunity to stutter and look like an idiot. I also enjoyed the numerous examples of various effective speeches given at the end that illustrate how to deliver a speech that really engages the listeners. I'd absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their ability to get up in front of people and talk, whether it's to impress the VPs at the annual corporate party or just for family at Christmas.