Review: Excellent guide to public speaking...especially for the novice.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 14, 2014
I am a veteran public speaker. I have given presentations to intimate groups of 5 or 6 people, and a room filled with HUNDREDS of people at a Regional Convention in Dallas, Texas. I have incorporated many of the techniques Ryan shares with you in this book. I especially use the technique of previsualization (Ryan calls it by another name, but it's the same thing). I might add that you want to avoid drinking coffee or tea before speaking to a large group...it gives you dry mouth (not a good thing to have when speaking!).Public speaking is a great skill to possess. If you work for yourself, you can promote your business through talks given to groups in the community. If you work for someone else, you can become invaluable by being the "go-to guy" (or girl!) to do this for your boss and promote the business in the same way. If you work for a very large company, you can climb the corporate ladder by being proficient in public speaking. Giving presentations to large groups gets you noticed!This is a great book at a great price. Concise and to the point, no fluff. Nice job!