Speak Up!: A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro

The insider's guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speaking

Whether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ideas and engage an audience. Public speaking professionals Cyndi Maxey and Kevin O'Connor give women the tips and tools they need to be able to speak clearly, with confidence and conviction, and present information effectively.

In SPEAK UP!, you'll learn how to:

Deal with difficult colleagues

Speak on the spot

Use technology in support of your message

Sell your ideas with passion and power

Connect confidently with your superiors

For any woman who wants to get her point across, from the boss' office, to the conference room, to a convention center, SPEAK UP! will help you polish your presentation skills, get heard, and get what you want.

Author: Cyndi Maxey, Kevin E. O'Connor
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Published: 11/11/2008
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780312376284

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 09/15/2008 pg. 9

About the Author

Cyndi Maxey, CSP, co-author of Present Like a Pro, is a communication consultant and speaker specializing in communication that drives profitable performance. She lives in Chicago, IL.

Kevin E. O'Connor, CSP, co-author of Present Like a Pro, is a leadership consultant and professional speaker. He specializes in working with professionals who have been promoted to leadership positions where they now lead former peers. He lives in Long Grove, Illinois. Combined, they speak more than 200 times per year.