Confessions of a Public Speaker- Video Book Review

November 27, 2009 · Comments

While at Web 2.0 Expo, I was handed a copy of Scott Berkun’s great new book, Confessions of a Public Speaker (affiliate link). I’ve seen Scott speak a few times before, and he knows his stuff. Add to this his sense of humor, plus the fact that pretty much everyone can stand to learn some new ideas about speaking, and this book is a MUST for your collection. Here’s the video interview. (Click here if you can’t see the video.)

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  • I was there too! It wasn't Scott's fault, the venue was horrible. :-) Scott is a great writer and I have the book on my shelf to read, courtesy of Scott. I read his previous book, the myths of innovation, which is the book he was talking about at that event we were both at. I loved that book. I saw Scott talk about this new book recently in Cambridge and he has a lot of great things to share about pubic speaking.
  • natfinn
    Ok, i'll get it because you like it but if I don't like it you owe me your affiliate payout :-P jk
  • We are "all storytellers", the media has changed but not the basic way we communicate.

    i had also the pleasure of meeting and talking to Scott at w2e, he is a modest down to earth person with a lot of wisdom and will to assist others :)

    this will be in my audible wish list :)
  • This book was actually on my to-get list. I've heard great things about it. I'm showing up to the book store tomorrow with my list and I'm excited to bring this one home.
  • I'm Chris Brogan from Chris Brogan.com

    I'll check out the book, dunno about you, but I've always done well one on one, and OK with a crowd, but there is a definite art to winning your audience and reacting to to it properly

    I'm Chris Brogan from Chris Brogan.com

    ;)
  • It was Reading, wRiting, and aRithmetic. For me now, it is Reading, wRiting, and Speaking. I need to find a synonym for speaking that begins with R.

    Thanks, I added it to my list.
  • abiolatv
    Fantastic. I will definitely check it out! Thank you.
  • Speakers do need to keep bringing new things the plate. I will read for sure. By the way love the videos from the elevators! :)
  • Chris whilst I love your blog I really hope this is a one off. Freaking love the video.. Nice book review..
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