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Praise for The Truth About Public Speaking

“The Truth About Public Speaking offers advice that aids speakers whether they plan to address the local United Way chapter or the United Nations.”

Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell

I am here to tell you this book can make a difference in your career and your life whether you are a business executive, athlete, philanthropic leader, even a politician.

Pat Williams, Senior Vice President, Orlando Magic

“I wish I had had the benefit of Ed Barks’ advice when I was President of the National Press Club in 1973. Most journalists write better than they speak. As it was, I perfected public speaking the hard way before a tough audience, introducing prominent persons ranging from foreign heads of state and U.S. officials to entertainment personalities at some 60 luncheons. We were broadcast on public radio. Today, everything goes out on C-SPAN and I would need the benefit of all those non-verbal skills that make a big difference as Ed so clearly demonstrates.”

Donald R. Larrabee
Former President, National Press Club

“For 30 years, my business success has been linked to effective presentations. If I had known Ed Barks when I started my business, I’d be on top today. Reading this book is like putting money in a savings account – it will pay dividends for years.”

Colburn Aker
The Aker Partners

“The truth is that many public speakers think they are better than they really are. The Truth About Public Speaking gives the reader simple, real-life tips on how to successfully prepare for an effective presentation.”

Phil Sparks
Vice President, Communications Consortium Media Center

“As one who has given more than my share of public speeches, I can attest to the wisdom of Ed’s book and its need to be part of your resource library to be used often. He focuses on the need to be prepared for any situation as best you can and to deliver on your mission. He also provides some very practical yet sometimes forgotten tips like to be sure your portable microphone is turned off when you go to really private places!!”

James W. Dyke, Jr.
Partner , McGuire Woods LLP and former Secretary of Education for the Commonwealth of Virginia

“In today’s business environment, three skills are necessary for survival and advancement: Public speaking, writing, and diplomacy. If you seek a competitive edge in public speaking and want to step into the winner’s circle with confidence, The Truth About Public Speaking can help you get there. Learn from a master and position yourself for professional success.”

Donna Vincent Roa, PhD, ABC
Sr. Global Communication Officer, Water and Sanitation Program, World Bank and former president of the International Association of Business Communicators, DC Chapter

“Ed’s book is a tremendously valuable and cost-effective resource for those engaged in any form of human communication.”

Ofield Dukes, APR, Fellow Public Relations Society of America

“I’ve seen it time and again. Those who master their communications skills succeed. They get the promotions and the big raises, and their businesses grow more steadily. Yes, The Truth About Public Speaking helps put you in the winner’s circle.”

Tom Antion
http://www.Public-Speaking.org

“Hundreds of valuable ideas and techniques for making better presentations leap off the pages of Ed Barks new book: The Truth About Public Speaking. As one who has worked with many people charged with delivering important messages, I would recommend this book as an important tool that deserves a place on your desk – anyone from PTA president to corporate executive. It is loaded with useful counsel and good ideas. It will help in deciding your message, the selection of spokesperson and how to know if you have reached that audience successfully.”

Harland W. Warner
Past President, Public Relations Society of America

“Ed Barks has taken his vast experience as a top-tier communications coach and turned it into a gift for anyone who speaks publicly. This clearly-written book is loaded with good ideas, certainly. But its greatest value is its breadth. As Ed notes, the task of improving one's public speaking is a holistic endeavor. As such, it calls upon the whole person to take on a broad array of skills and abilities. Ed makes integrating all of the elements of high-performance public speaking look easy. Very simply, if you had time to read only one book on how to improve your public speaking skills, this would be the one to read.”

Thomas G. Goddard, JD, PhD
President & CEO, Integral Healthcare Solutions

“If you are looking for the unvarnished truth, a hard look at your fears, and a game plan to run with, you owe it to yourself to read The Truth About Public Speaking.”

Mike Fandey
Training Director, Duron Paints and Wallcoverings

“Ed Barks knows that before you can win hearts and minds, you have to win eyes and ears. His book gives you a thorough grounding in the ways to do just that. You’ll want to buy this book to polish your own presentation skills – and you may want to pass it along to your boss.”

Helen L. Mitternight
President, Mitternight Communications

“Having done countless interviews and numerous presentations, I found myself nodding affirmation as I read each chapter. This is what you need to know to make that grand-slam presentation.”

Mark A. S. Oswell
Chairman/Founder, Capital Communicators Group (DC)

“The text offers no-nonsense, straightforward and practical advice to speakers of every stripe and at every level.”

Jane Cabot
Executive Vice President, M Booth & Associates

“If you ever speak before groups of people, think that someday you might have to do so, of you have promised yourself that you will never, ever speak to more than two people at a time, you need to read this book—and then you need to read it again.”

William H. McCartney, JD
Past President, National Association of Insurance Commissioners

“It's simple. The Three Keys to Great Presentations system works. Following these guidelines really heightens your public speaking abilities.”

Kimo Kippen
Vice President, Human Resources, Renaissance Hotels, North America

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