The Perfectionist's Guide to Public Speaking

How to Crush Fear, Ignite Confidence and Silence Your Inner Critic

By: Matt Kramer

Narrated by: Gary Johnson

Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

How would you like to:

• Shed your primal fear of public speaking and be able to speak in front of anyone, anytime?
• Get a restraining order against your internal critic?
• Free yourself from the constant pressure of having to be "perfect"?
• Build powerful, memorable messages and deliver them with confidence?
• Listen to the best book ever written
• Do all of the above (except the last thing) and maybe smile while you're at it?

If yes, you will definitely, most likely, maybe, sorta like this book. [The last sentence was put through a lie detector test - results inconclusive.]

The book takes you on a journey through the eyes of the author, Matt Kramer, a perfectionist who was once petrified of public speaking. You'll hear about his embarrassing speaking moments as well as the raw, internal thoughts that once crept into his mind time after time. Lastly, you'll know after listening to this book that there is hope for you - that public speaking is not just for the Tony Robbinses of the world. It's for anyone who dares to break through their self-imposed barriers. Matt tells you how he overcame his fear of public speaking and how you can, too.

Inside you'll find:

• Eight methods to control nervousness while waiting your turn to speak
• How to avoid forgetting what to say (Including one thing you should NEVER do)
• Several bad jokes
• How to construct a presentation from nothing but a blank slate
• The secret to winning the war against your inner critic
• How to deliver: From your seat to the final call to action
• How to thoroughly prepare for your next presentation

©2016 Matt Kramer (P)2016 Matt Kramer

Critic reviews

"This fast-moving, helpful book is loaded with practical ideas to help you speak more persuasively and with greater power." (Brian Tracy, author of Speak to Win)

"Chock-full of valuable, easy-to-apply tips for managing your fear of public speaking." (Jeremey Donovan, author of How to Deliver a TED Talk)

"Whether you're a perfectionist or not, to overcome your fear of speaking in public read Matt Kramer's The Perfectionist's Guide to Public Speaking. It's a thoroughgoing, useful, fun guide to this basic terror we all face." (Nick Morgan, author of Power Cues and President of Public Words, Inc.)

Great Info Told by an Unenthusiastic Speaker

The tips were great! The person's expression while reading the book, not so much. I wish the author himself would have read it based on his last few seconds of thanks in the recording. He had refreshing energy in contrast with the person reading his book.

Extremely Relatable

This book was an amazing way of understanding myself and finding answers to for briefing

Set the speed to 1.2

Great book, but the narrative is too slow. Set the speed to 1.2 at least to keep it easy to listen.

Helped Me Speak in Front of 100 People

I’m terrified of public speaking. Even in a little department meeting in a conference room I turn beet red when I’m asked a question and the other ten or so heads turn to face me. So when my new manager at my new job asked me to do a presentation in front of about 100 other employees, I said yes, and was instantly filled with dread. I had never spoken in front of more than maybe fifteen people, and that was twenty years ago in college. This book was my savior. I listened twice, taking extensive notes the second time around. My presentation ended up being a big success. Everyone laughed at the right places, and some even joined in the discussion just like I had suggested. Afterwards several people told me in person or emailed me to let me know what a great job I had done. Some other managers told my manager how much they enjoyed my presentation. Thank you Matt Kramer for this wonderful book.

helpful, well thought out approach

easy to listen to; narrative with pleasant cadence. I don't know if this, in my own story, will help me out or just freak me out more...

Helpful

Would you try another book from Matt Kramer and/or Gary Johnson?

No

Any additional comments?

Contains some helpful info. The title is appropriate. Covers the aspects of giving a great speech.