“This is a remarkably insightful guide to giving successful presentations or speeches—something we all need help with, no matter our level of familiarity. Given Dr. Faulkner’s 40+ years of presentation experience to C-level executives, I only wish that he had written this book first in his prolific career because I needed this advice ten years ago! So, don’t hesitate to perfect your whole presentation—read it today!”
—Kevin Noonan, Sr. Consultant, NBCUniversal
“At some time in our lives, nearly all of us will be called upon to give a speech of some sort. Whether it be a wedding toast or a business presentation, a seminar or a eulogy, we all want to do a good job and not embarrass ourselves in the process. In A Novice’s Guide to Speaking in Public, Michael Faulkner provides sensible, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to make sure that whatever presentation you might give will be interesting and effectively delivered. If you are an infrequent public speaker, this book is definitely for you. And, if you are an experienced presenter, you will find valuable tips to help you be even better. Bravo, Dr. Faulkner—finally a book on public speaking for the rest of us."
—Steven Isaac, Former CEO, Forbes Education, and Founding CEO, Education Dynamics
“Read this book. Dr. Faulkner is a dear friend of mine. He speaks. People listen.”
—Richard Vincent Kelly, NCW
“‘You need the right tools to do the right job’ is a phrase we hear all too often. And as a master craftsman in his field, Michael Faulkner empties his toolbox of wisdom out for all to see. The ten things you will learn here will demand and command the attention of your audience. This book is a must-have for presenters and speech givers; period!”
—Dan Barr, M.A., B.S.
“Like he has in his other books, Dr. Faulkner is able to draw on his vast education, life experiences, and work history to create easy-to-understand and concise information on complex topics. Dr. Faulkner’s books and teachings have helped me to better myself and strive for maximum potential out of a small start-up business.”
—Eliot Spindel
“Bon voyage to the plague of public speaking! Dr. Faulkner is a prolific writer, meticulous researcher, and ardent pragmatist with a can-opener aptitude for dissecting and conquering problems. His academic, military, and corporate experience are here married to common sense. This book will transform the quality of your talks with strategies proven under fire.”
—Ken Boyer, English Professor (Retired), St. Louis Community College/FV
“We often hear the quote ‘begin with the end in mind,’ and this couldn’t be more relevant when it comes to public speaking. Dr. Faulkner does a great job of breaking down a presentation into ten easy steps in order to overcome and harness the fear that comes with public speaking. In the end, you’ll walk away with tips to tactfully and successfully engage any audience!”
—Kristine Lester, Marketing Manager in Higher Education field
