Book Review: Stephanie Barko, Literary Publicist

If you are seeking an up-to-the-minute resource that will turn you into a first rate speaker, this is your book.  Written by a top speech coach, this book leads you into claiming your power by confidently stating your ideas and opinions while looking polished and prepared.  In short, it helps you conquer public-speaking anxiety and be taken seriously.

Simply illustrated by Kersti Frigell with real life examples from speakers such as Ann Richards, Pat Summitt, Maya Angelou, and Melinda Gates, the material is engagingly displayed and clearly laid out.

The book’s opening premise is that a woman’s power persona evolves from bringing her whole self and signature style to the podium.  “Expression and engagement are hot…dialogue, listening, and showing empathy are now valued and respected.”  It seems the time has finally come to express our uniquely feminine leadership from the front of the room.

Read the full review here.