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Why do some speakers succeed while many bore their audiences and lose their listeners? Speaking coach Joan Detz has worked with top clients for more than 15 years and has the answers. In this useful and lively book she presents strategies and tips for speeches, sales presentations, brief remarks, job interviews, Q&A sessions, panels, and more -- every situation that requires something to say.

For many people, speech giving is a nerve-wracking but necessary task, and this book provides proven tips, suggestions, and guidance to make the experience successful and to help readers develop confidence and skill for any public-speaking occasion. Detz focuses on preparation, organization, and delivery skills, also discussing the uses of technology, public speaking in unusual settings, dealing with interruptions, health and physical challenges, and evaluation. An appendix gives a useful bibliography of speakers' resources, mostly sources of quotations, professional public-speaking organizations, and web sites. Detz has authored four books on public speaking, most recently How To Write and Give a Speech, maintains a web site at www.joandetz.com, and works as a professional speech coach and motivational speaker. This book is recommended for public libraries and corporate libraries, but those owning another book by Detz or any solid book on public speaking can pass.DDenise S. Sticha, Seton Hill Coll., Greensburg, PA

Joan Detz

Joan Detz is a nationally recognized speaker and speech writer. She has won numerous awards in her field and is noted for "Excellence in Speechwriting" by the International Association of Business Communicators. Her work with many professional businesses has honed her communication skills since 1984, when she began her own speaker services business. The business includes speaking engagements, coaching for executive speakers, speech writing and other aspects of speaking at the professional level. She has also used her vast experience to create four books to educate speakers at all levels. The National Council of Teachers of English awarded her The Notable Children’s Trade Book Award. This indicates that she is, indeed, “tuned” into her audience (she stresses this as an important part of speaking) and can tailor her enthusiastic program to all ages.

Joan Detz, author of How to Write & Give a Speech, and It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It, coaches executives, offers media training, and teaches presentation skills workshops. The Joan Detz Speechwriting Seminars have trained speechwriters for The White House, prominent executives, university presidents, and top military leaders.