by Scott Berkun | Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc. | Release Date: April 2019 | ISBN: 9781492058595

In this hilarious and highly practical audio book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers—and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen—Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes.With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion—as well as teaching, learning, and performance—directly from a master of the trade.Highlights include:Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBCPractical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrongThe inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and whyThe worst—and funniest—disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use)Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to listen to.

1. Opening Credits 00:00:12
2. Chapter 1: I can’t see you naked 00:17:53
3. Chapter 2: The attack of the butterflies 00:27:32
4. Chapter 3: $30,000 an hour 00:26:37
5. Chapter 4: How to work a tough room 00:34:16
6. Chapter 5: Do not eat the microphone 00:30:31
7. Chapter 6: The science of not boring people 00:35:18
8. Chapter 7: Lessons from my 15 minutes of fame 00:29:09
9. Chapter 8: The things people say 00:30:15
10. Chapter 9: The clutch is your friend 00:27:22
11. Chapter 10: Confessions 00:12:35
12. Backstage Notes: Photos you don't expect to see 00:08:01
13. Backstage Notes: The little things pros do 00:08:56
14. Backstage Notes: How to make a point 00:14:19
15. Backstage Notes: What to do if your talk sucks 00:15:30
16. Backstage Notes: What to do when things go wrong 00:26:33
17. Backstage Notes: You can’t do worse than this 00:23:16
18. Closing Credits 00:00:23