June 18, 2012 | Brad Czerniak
It's often said that people fear public speaking more than death. While that's not exactly true, talking is front of people is a major fear — one you can conquer!
Places to Speak
- Canton Communicators Toastmasters club — Toastmasters is a great way to hone your speaking
- Speech classes at Wayne County Community College
- Spotlight Players — acting at the Village Theater
Other places often welcome speakers, such as conferences, meetup groups, places of worship, and even the library!
Books on Speaking
Speaking your way to success by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts
Public speaking success in 20 minutes a day
Act natural: how to speak to any audience by Ken Howard
As we speak: how to make your point and have it stick by Peter Meyers and Shann Nix
Getting over yourself: a guide to painless public speaking by Barbara Rocha
How to give a speech by Margaret Ryan
Making successful presentations: a self-teaching guide by Terry C. Smith
Presenting by Aileen Pincus
Say it like Obama: the power of speaking with purpose and vision by Shel Leanne
Speak without fear: a total system for becoming a natural, confident communicator by Ivy Naistadt
The Toastmasters International guide to successful speaking: overcoming your fears, winning over your audience, building your business & careeer by Jeff Slutsky, Michael Aun
What is your one sentence?: how to be heard in the age of short attention spans by Mimi Goss