The Book on Public Speaking - Paperback

by Topher Morrison (Author)

Tackles the #1 Fear in America [public speaking] from a humorous, down-to-earth approach - all while making sure you don't end up sounding like a 1980's motivational speaker.

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The Book on Public Speaking takes a head-on approach and challenges the status quo for business leaders who speak in front of their staff, board of directors, and/or the public. Look at fashion, technology, architecture, and any other industry; what was cutting edge 30 years ago is cliché and grossly out of date now. So, why is that when people get up to speak, they still use the "by a show of hands..." or "how many want to..." and "let's take this to the next level" lines popularized by 1980's motivational speakers?

It's time to update the "speaker's toolbox" and discover current methods for speaking to an audience for maximum impact in today's more sophisticated and skeptical culture. For the business leader who has achieved a level of success in life and feels compelled to share their story with the world, The Book on Public Speaking prevents the use of outdated speaking techniques and breaks the mold of the speaker clichés. The result is a speaking style that is authentic, packs a punch, and leaves the audience wanting more. This is the secret weapon that business leaders use to command an audience with confidence, clarity, and credibility.

Author Biography

Topher Morrison's speaking career has spanned over the past 30 years. He's traveled throughout the US, UK, Australia, & Singapore, and has earned a global reputation as an expert in mass-communications and influence. He is featured in the award-winning documentaries "The Compass" and "Riches," and his first book, Stop Chasing Perfection & Settle for Excellence, has been hailed as "The self-help book for people who are sick of self-help books". His book, Collaboration Economy, has become the go-to book for businesses preparing for the new collaboration age. Most recently, he was accepted onto the University of Tampa's Board of Fellows and ranked in the top 10 Business Speakers in Tampa Bay, FL - the headquarters for Topher Communications. In contrast to most professional speakers, Topher's shockingly honest, sometimes irreverent, and always down-to-earth approach is surprisingly infectious. His personality and straightforward manner are perfect for the business leader who is tired of fleeting success in "self-help sinkholes." He is not afraid to tell it like it is and shatters the myth of achieving overnight success. Instead, Topher speaks to the person who could care less about motivational 'magic wands' and is more focused on getting tangible, proven strategies to become a key person of influence in their company, network, or industry.