The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great Presentations

By Ed Barks

If you aspire to anything beyond run-of-the-mill, you need The Truth About Public Speaking. It empowers you with solid public speaking skills, advancing your career, generating more sales for your business, carrying the day for your public policy issues, and earning esteem in the eyes of your peers.

Senator George Mitchell says, "The Truth About Public Speaking offers advice that aids speakers whether they plan to address the local United Way chapter or the United Nations."

You will discover how to:

Convey confidence when speaking before any audience Persuade, educate, or inform your listeners Get rid of annoying nonverbal habits Utilize visual aids and presentation software effectively Refuse to be sidetracked by off-point or hostile questions Craft and deliver a magnetic message Find friendly faces in any audience Reduce anxiety when addressing a roomful of people

Sports executive Pat Williams knows firsthand that "this book can make a difference in your career and your life whether you are a business executive, athlete, philanthropic leader, even a politician."

When you buy this book and sign Ed Barks onto your team, you'll fast forward your career and causes.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0974253898
• ISBN13: 9780974253893
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Ogmios Publishing
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Invaluable Guide

As a speech coach, I am often asked to suggest books on public speaking. I am happy that Ed Barks has written such a terrific book which I can now strongly recommend to any business communicator. Mr. Barks tells us everything we need to know to make compelling, persuasive presentations.

Drawing upon his many years of experience

Enhanced with informative forewords by Senator George Mitchell and Pat Williams, The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys To Great Presentations by corporate trainer, author and professional speaker Ed Barks shows anyone having to give a public presentation how to harness the potential of that presentation to maximum effect upon their audience. Drawing upon his many years of experience guiding thousands of business leaders, government officials, non-profit agency executives, physicians, athletes, entertainers, and public relations staff in how to sharpen the message and enhanced their communication skills, in a eleven succinct chapters ranging from "What Are the Three Keys to Great Presentations?" to "Create Your Own Lifelong Learning Plan". Additionally there are invaluable appendices offering a "Presentation Information Form"; "Taking Inventory"; "Securing Expert Advice"; "Keyboard Shortcuts"; "Speaker Evaluation Form"; and "Recommended Resources". If you are ever called upon to to speak in a public forum, then you need to read Ed Barks' The Truth About Public Speaking.

Worth the Money

Ed Barks presents a no-nonsense look at getting the most power out of any public speaking you need to do. Like hiring your own personal speaking coach. Great tips! Ray Dodd, author of "The Power of Belief"