Build your communication confidence and master the ability to inspire your audience 
In Speak with Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt, Communicate Clearly, and Inspire Your Audience, keynote speaker, author, and executive communication coach Mike Acker delivers a practical and hands-on playbook to building the confidence you need to nail your next presentation, speech, virtual talk, or social media post. In this proven pathway to becoming a capable and confident speaker, you’ll discover how to combine your identity, message, and skills into one persuasive package. 
The author explains how to uncover your identity, define your message, and develop your skills and techniques to become a master communicator. From overcoming imposter syndrome to eliminating a victim mentality, you’ll explore concrete methods for improving your presence and ability to take command of a room. You’ll also find: The elements of a confident message, including a personal investment in the topic you’re discussing Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs that hold you back and artificially reduce your ability to lead Ways to understand your audience and learn to hone in on the place where your purpose intersects with your audience’s needs 
An essential new strategy guide for anyone seeking to improve their ability to speak to a group, Speak with Confidence is the public speaking blueprint you’ve been waiting for.

Speak with Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt, Communicate Clearly, and Inspire Your Audience

Business & Money

Acker, Mike

Business Culture

wiley

Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter

When you think of public speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, or even sweaty? 
Would you prefer never to give a presentation? 
Do you want to gain confidence in your communication and beyond? 
This book can help you. You don’t have to be afraid any longer. You don’t have to let communication anxiety keep you from your goals. While my upcoming book will give advanced strategies to master the game of speaking, this book allows you to get in the game and get started.
Through this book you will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective, they will prepare you, and they will give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear will begin to fade. 
It can easily seem like everyone is a gifted speaker when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in the costly comparison trap. Instead, take action to improve your ability and to overcome your fear.
If you struggle in speaking, then first realize that you are not alone. Public Speaking is the #1 fear in America. You are not alone.
Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they’re afraid of death. Moreover, it’s an unavoidable experience if you want to succeed in this world. Maybe it’s a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend’s wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. However, it doesn’t have to. Not anymore. 
Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don’t wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and – most importantly – speak with no fear.
Some encouragement from author and communications coach, Mike Acker:
Where you are is not where you have to be.
This sentence is included in my introduction. Do you believe it? Do you believe in yourself? At least some part of you does. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here! Let’s build on this belief. Take a moment and whisper the immortal words from the classic story, The Little Engine That Could, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.”
Are you struggling? Do you find yourself dwelling on negative thoughts? “It’s not going to work for me.” “I’m just not a good speaker.” “I’m an introvert. I just can’t.” “I’ve tried in the past, and it didn’t work.”
If you are struggling to believe, will you begin to suspend disbelief? 
I encourage you to read this book as a believer, not as a skeptic. Education will often teach you to think critically. Keep that mindset for work and academics. When it comes to improving your communication, you need to read this receptively. Trade in any negativity for positivity. Think well of yourself. Believe in yourself. Then invest in yourself by applying this book.
Act on these strategies and set yourself up for success in speaking, in your career, and in your life:
THE SEVEN STRATEGIES 1. Uncover &amp; Clean the Wound 2. Imagine the Worst 3. You Be You 4. Speak to One 5. It’s Not About You 6. Channel The Power 7. Be in the Moment

Job Hunting & Careers

Advance, Coaching & Consulting

Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don't have to be afraid any longer. This book can help you. You will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective, they will prepare you, and they will give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear willbegin to fade. It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability and to overcome your fear. If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the #1 fear in America. Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they're afraid of death. And yet, it's an unavoidable experience if you want to succeed in this world. Maybe it's a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend's wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. But it doesn't have to. Not anymore. Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don't wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and - most importantly - speak with no fear. Excerpt &amp; Encouragement BEFORE YOU BEGIN: BELIEVE I welcome you to jump into the strategies in the book. Just promise me that you won't start with doubt. Doubt deters you from taking strategies seriously. Doubt erodes confidence. Doubt makes truth seem like lies. Doubt will feed your fear and give you more speaking nightmares. So you have to let go of your doubts and start believing in yourself. A BIG part of overcoming fear is believing in yourself. Begin with belief. "Where you are is not where you have to be." This sentence was included in my introduction. Do you believe it? Do you believe in yourself? At least some part of you does. Otherwise you wouldn't have picked up this book! Let's build on this belief. Take a moment and whisper the immortal words from the classic story, The Little Engine That Could, "I think I can. I think I can. I think I can." Are you struggling? Do you find yourself dwelling on negative thoughts? "It's not going to work for me.""I'm just not a good speaker.""I'm an introvert. I just can't.""I've tried in the past, and it didn't work." If you are struggling to believe, will you suspend disbelief while you read? Read this book as a believer, not as a skeptic. Education will often teach you to think critically. Keep that mindset for work and academics. This book needs you to think receptively. Trade in any negativity for positivity. Think well of yourself. Believe in yourself. Remember: "Where you are is not where you have to be." Act on these strategies and set yourself up for success in speaking, in your career, and in your life: THE SEVEN STRATEGIES 1. Uncover &amp; Clean the Wound 2. Imagine the Worst 3. You Be You 4. Speak to One 5. It's Not About You 6. Channel The Power 7. Be in the Moment

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

ADVANCE, Coaching and Consulting

This small book shows you HOW TO WRITE A SPEECH, how to craft a talk, or HOW TO PREPARE A PRESENTATION.Write to Speak is a simple guide to creating content to connect with your audience.You will learn a repeatable system that has been proven to work for novice and experienced speakers. This book will help you. Can you relate to one of these questions or something similar? <ul><li>"What am I going to say?" </li><li>"I have so much to say that I don't know what to say." </li><li>"I've been asked to speak but don't know how to get ready." </li><li>"How do I write a speech ?"</li></ul>One thing is sure, you have some type of speech coming up This could be a talk, a presentation, a sermon, a podcast, an interview, an update, a toast, or one of the many other forms of upfront communication. As your speech approaches your uncertainty encroaches on your peace of mind. You find yourself worrying "HOW DO I WRITE A SPEECH?" OR, you speak often and you need a system to speed up your writing. You give quarterly reports, you lead meetings, you regularly provide updates, you speak at a faith-based organization or a non-profit, or you are regularly invited to present on your expertise. You find yourself asking "IS THERE A BETTER WAY TO DO THIS?"Whether you are trying to improve your current process or are trying to find remedial help, this book will take from start to finish crafting your speech. You will learn: <ul><li>How to have confidence before even beginning.</li><li>How to pick an idea.</li><li>How to come up with content.</li><li>How to organize around points.</li><li>How to write an intriguing introduction.</li><li>How to write a compelling conclusion.</li><li>How to make it better.</li><li>How to have a method that you can do over and over.</li></ul>This booklet complements my Public Speaking School and other books in this expanding series on speech. Though this book is not meant to be exhaustive, it is thoroughly instructive.Receive this instruction while ready to write out your own ideas and plans. Use this to create content that connects and compels. As you work through this book, you will go from a blank page to being ready to speak on stage.Other books in this series: <ol><li>Speak With No Fear Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter Kindle Edition</li><li>Speak With Confidence: Eliminate self-doubt, second-guesses, and weakness to excel in public speaking and succeed in life (coming soon)</li></ol>Other communication resources: <ol><li>The Public Speaking School</li><li>Communication workshops and seminars</li><li>Monthly Webinars</li></ol>

Write to Speak: How to go from blank page to speaking on stage

Test Preparation

Professional

Review\n"I recommend this book to all leaders who are searching for a new start, how to transform their career, or embarking on their leadership journey. Steve and Mike give practical advice through unique stories and guidance that every leader should implement. Towards the end the book the authors write, "Leadership isn't about impressing anyone It's about lifting others up with understanding and empathy. It's about listening. It's about saying "Thank you." It's about being present with the people we influence." This is a fabulous way to look at leadership. Lastly, I'll be creating a list of new goals and vision for myself and team based on what I learned. Awesome book!" 
- Issaquah\n"This is one of a handful of leadership books I've read during the global pandemic. It is easy to follow, engaging, and full of actionable steps to take to become a better leader. Within the first two chapters I'd broken out a journal and had begun to work through the numerous suggested actions to take/journal about. Another great thing I loved about the book is the number of relevant / inspirational quotes from business leaders. I'm an avid highlighter on my kindle, and I probably highlighted more in this book than I did in the last 4 combined. Definitely check this book out." 
- BMAN1703\n"This book was stellar. I read it all in one sitting, but I know I must go back and reread this gem. 
My favorite part of the book was the case studies, and this book was slammed packed with them. 
I also realized I've been focusing way too much of my time on the little stuff (like lots of pesky items on a long to-do list) and ignoring the big stuff in my life (my MVPs, family, relationships, sleep, and physical performance). AKA the things that really matter. 
Thanks Mike and Steve for an outstanding book." 
- Lauren Smith\n"This book encourages people to be the leader, the person tat they need to be. To stop allowing fear and self doubt to win. If you have recently been promoted, take a bit and read this book you will be a better person, a better leader, a better friend to others." 
- Steve Speights 
"The real cases in the book were very relatable and I see such cases all the time. The best part of the book was to present the shifts as small and very doable ones. The practical tips on how to get started, make good choices every day lowers the barrier towards change even more. Highly recommended for professionals who always say that they are too busy to learn and grow! You only need to make a 3 degrees shift!" 
- Yeo Chuen Chuen\nDo you desire to grow, improve, and gain new levels of influence as a leader? 
Are you navigating through the uncertain waters of leadership? 
In this conversational and action-oriented book, Steve Gutzler and Mike Acker present seven shifts to direct your leadership towards your desired destination: impact, influence, and inspiration.\nIn Lead With No Fear you will discover seven destination altering actions:\nShifting from Victim to Leader Shifting from Unaware to Self-aware Shifting from Black and White to High-Definition Shifting from Insecure to Confident Shifting from Activity to Accomplishment Shifting from Smart to Smart AND Healthy Shifting from Fast to Finishing 
Instead of forcing leaders to make drastic changes, the authors guide the audience to make gradual changes over a ninety-day period. These shifts are intended to point the audience to their next couple of steps instead of their next dramatic leap. In doing so you won't be discouraged by the lack of instant results, rather you will be encouraged by the momentum of daily decisions compounded for ninety-days. 
Lead With No Fear equips readers to unlock their leadership potential, calling them to step into greater roles to create a better future. 
Lead With No Fear turns potential into actual. 
Lead With No Fear takes you from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence.

Lead With No Fear: Your 90-day leader shift from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence

Gutzler, Steve

Management & Leadership

Do you desire to grow, improve, and gain new levels of influence as a leader? Are you navigating through the uncertain waters of leadership?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Steve Gutzler and Mike Acker present seven shifts to direct your leadership towards your desired destination: impact, influence, and inspiration.In Lead With No Fear you will discover seven destination altering actions:Shifting from Victim to Leader Shifting from Unaware to Self-aware 		Shifting from Black and White to High-Definition 		Shifting from Insecure to Confident 		Shifting from Activity to Accomplishment 	Shifting from Smart to Smart AND Healthy 	Shifting from Fast to Finishing 	Lead With No Fear equips readers to unlock their leadership potential, calling them to step into greater roles to create a better future. Lead With No Fear turns potential into actual.Don't wait.Read this book and make the leader-shift.

Lead With No Fear Workbook: Your 90-day leader shift workbook to go from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Mike Acker's best-selling book Speak With No Fear (now in its second edition) is consistently rated as one of the best books for overcoming your fear of public speaking-and for good reason. It's practical, easy-to-read, and effective. This workbook is a companion to Speak With No Fear, complementing it with new tools and directed exercises to help you fully implement the Seven Strategies of the original book:1. Uncover & Clean the Wound2. Imagine the Worst3. You Be You 4. Speak to One5. It's Not About You6. Channel The Power7. Be in the MomentFrom the Introduction: Speak with no fear. Does that sound impossible? You've heard the statistics that say people are more afraid of public speaking than death. That doesn't mean we'd choose a firing squad over a podium. It means our fear of death is less pressing than our fear of speaking. In other words, death seems a long way off, but that Zoom presentation is in five day, seven hours, and nineteen minutes. But there are some people who don't mind public speaking. They actually enjoy it. I know because I'm one of them. No, I wasn't born without adrenal glands. Nor was I always this way. In the Speak With No Fear book (SWNF), I share stories of my early struggles with public speaking, including the time I literally gave myself a psychosomatic fever to avoid facing my audience. Learning to speak without debilitating fear is a skill that can be learned by anyone. Who is this for? In short, it's for anyone who doesn't want to be held back anymore. If you're ready to conquer your fears and reap all the benefits of being a confident public speaker, you need to get this workbook now!

Speak With No Fear Workbook: An Interactive Companion to the Best-Selling Public Speaking Book

Advantage Publishing Group

Product Description 
Overcome your fear and strengthen your speaking with the SECOND edition of this highly rated book!\nWhen you think of public speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, or even sweaty? 
Would you prefer never to give a presentation? 
Do you want to gain confidence in your communication and beyond? 
This book can help you. You don’t have to be afraid any longer. You don’t have to let communication anxiety keep you from your goals. While my upcoming book will give advanced strategies to master the game of speaking, this book allows you to get in the game and get started. 
Through this book you will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective, they will prepare you, and they will give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear will begin to fade. 
It can easily seem like everyone is a gifted speaker when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in the costly comparison trap. Instead, take action to improve your ability and to overcome your fear. 
If you struggle in speaking, then first realize that you are not alone. Public Speaking is the #1 fear in America. You are not alone. 
Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they’re afraid of death. Moreover, it’s an unavoidable experience if you want to succeed in this world. Maybe it’s a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend’s wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. However, it doesn’t have to. Not anymore. 
Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don’t wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and – most importantly – speak with no fear.\nSome encouragement from author and communications coach, Mike Acker:\nWhere you are is not where you have to be. 
This sentence is included in my introduction. Do you believe it? Do you believe in yourself? At least some part of you does. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here! Let’s build on this belief. Take a moment and whisper the immortal words from the classic story, The Little Engine That Could, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” 
Are you struggling? Do you find yourself dwelling on negative thoughts? “It’s not going to work for me.” “I’m just not a good speaker.” “I’m an introvert. I just can’t.” “I’ve tried in the past, and it didn’t work.” 
If you are struggling to believe, will you begin to suspend disbelief? 
I encourage you to read this book as a believer, not as a skeptic. Education will often teach you to think critically. Keep that mindset for work and academics. When it comes to improving your communication, you need to read this receptively. Trade in any negativity for positivity. Think well of yourself. Believe in yourself. Then invest in yourself by applying this book. 
Act on these strategies and set yourself up for success in speaking, in your career, and in your life: 
THE SEVEN STRATEGIES 1. Uncover & Clean the Wound2. Imagine the Worst3. You Be You 4. Speak to One5. It’s Not About You6. Channel The Power7. Be in the Moment\nAbout the Author 
Mike Acker is a speaker, best-selling author, executive coach, and communication consultant with over 20 years of leadership experience. A family man, he enjoys the adventure of life with his wife and son. When he's not coaching, he can be found rock climbing, wake surfing, skiing or building Legos with his son. (Visit MikeAcker.com for more information.)

Connect through Emotional Intelligence: Learn to master self, understand others, and build strong, productive relationships

Review\n"This is the book for you if you're working and need a quality book to read to help you understand your feelings and how to deal with them. It completely covers all aspects of emotional intelligence. This book has a wealth of information that will assist you in becoming a better human. This book is easy to grasp, and I like how it helps you improve in various areas where everyone should be more knowledgeable. The author is well-versed in emotional intelligence and conveys it to the reader in a clear and concise manner. In a nutshell, this book was quite instructive, and I learned a great deal from it." 
- Sean Dollwet\n"Excellent Read,Well thought out and clearly written, Acker's book makes his point with firmness. I enjoyed that there were stories and anecdotes sprinkled throughout to break up the educational passages." 
- Jonathan Shuerger\n"The most fascinating fact presented in this read is that psychologists have discovered that EI (emotional intelligence) is more important than IQ. A high intelligence quotient (IQ) is not a predictor of success. The way we measure intelligence is too narrow. There are different types of intelligence, for example kinesthetic (athletic ability), spatial (design) musical and more. I think we all knew this because there are countless highly successful people without a college degree. 
High EI is to understand oneself, the ability to handle adversity, as well as connecting and empathizing with others. You'll find a detailed discussion on emotional intelligence and how it can improve your life, along with concrete techniques and tools to help you increase your EI. 
A great personal and business resource." 
- Pax\n"This is the third book by this author that I read. His writing is always a good read and helpful. So I was excited to read this one too. And I wasn't disappointed. This is also the second book that I got about Emotional Intelligence and, even with different authors, it compliments the first book. 
This book opens with defining what EI is. Emotional Intelligence (EI) represents your relative ability to choose the wisest course of action based on your judgment of your emotions as well as the emotions of others. This is very important for you to succeed both at work and in life. As the book will tell you, EI is now included in the qualifications for success in job and now, even psychologists are saying EI is more important than IQ. Academic intelligence is no longer the predictor of personal success. The benefits of a high EI and cost of low EI are also discussed in the book. This book is written to help you achieve better results in any field. 
If you are having trouble relating to people or keeping employees or friends, this book might just be what you need." 
- Fifi_18\n"Extremely educational, clearly written and enjoyable. Plenty of stories interspersed with solid counsel. I enjoyed reading this book, and recommend it to people who want to know more about EI." 
- K Storm\n"This is an excellent primer on fostering Emotional Intelligence, described in the book as "your relative ability to choose the wisest course of action based on your judgment of your emotions as well as the emotions of others". Mike Acker explains that EI involves five levels of aptitude: self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social skills and empathy. It details how to hone the personality qualities to optimize each skill. This book will help readers understand and overcome personal internal obstacles; better connect with, and provide feedback to, colleagues; achieve better collaborative results; and resolve conflict productively, among other benefits. Highly recommended." 
- RSC\nDid you know that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is a better predictor of success than IQ?\nYou can have all the skills and smarts, but if you aren't great with people, your personal and professional life will always fall short of your expectations.\nIn every sector, from teaching to manufacturing to law enfor

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Speak with Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt, Communicate Clearly, and Inspire Your Audience

Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter

Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter

Write to Speak: How to go from blank page to speaking on stage

Lead With No Fear: Your 90-day leader shift from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence

Lead With No Fear: Your 90-day leader shift from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence

Lead With No Fear Workbook: Your 90-day leader shift workbook to go from worry, insecurity, and self-doubt to inspiration, clarity, and confidence

Speak With No Fear Workbook: An Interactive Companion to the Best-Selling Public Speaking Book

Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter

Connect through Emotional Intelligence: Learn to master self, understand others, and build strong, productive relationships