Mastering the Art of Public Speaking

8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career Many people the world over suffer from glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. In fact, even top professional speakers and accomplished actors experience butterflies before presenting. They never eliminate the butterflies; they just teach them how to fly in formation. How? Michael Gelb’s techniques will help you clarify and shape your message so that your audience—no matter how big or small, in person or virtual—will care about it. Once the message is clear, he teaches you how to convey it in memorable, creative, and effective ways. Gelb shows that public speaking is a skill anyone can learn and enjoy. Mastering the Art of Public Speaking will guide you to rediscover your natural gift for communication while strengthening your confidence and presence. MICHAEL J. GELB is a professional public speaker renowned for his life-changing presentations on creative leadership, genius thinking, and conscious business. He has served as an executive leadership and presentation coach to AT&T, Microsoft, Nike and many other organizations. “Apply the insights in this magnificent book to make your life a masterpiece!” MARK VICTOR HANSEN, International bestselling author and cocreator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series “Michael Gelb is a genius! He is the greatest speaker I've ever seen.” RAJ SISODIA, PhD, coauthor of The Healing Organization “Michael presents a helpful checklist of how best to create and hone the content of your presentation.” SHARON SALZBERG, author of Real Change