The SIMPLE Guide to Public Speaking

WINNER! READERS' FAVORITE 5-STAR AWARD! Advanced public speaking skills separate those who inspire from those who merely inform; those who lead from those who follow; those who exude confidence from those who fade into the shadows. And yet, for many, it's a fate worse than death. This one skill could be keeping you from achieving all you can, from making the difference you want to make in the world around you. It doesn't have to. In this short book, renown inspirational speaker Terry L. Fossum shares his biggest secrets of going from shyness to greatness; from growing up in a small border town to captivating audiences around the world. Highly recommended by academia, corporate leaders, military leaders, professional speakers, and even astronauts and pageant winners, this easy-to-read guide helps the novice overcome their fears, and the expert hone their skills.

"Before reading The S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide I was always nervous and did not enjoy giving speeches or talking in large groups of people. The S.I.M.P.L.E.Guide has given me a newfound confidence. Coming from the pageant world one would assume I have my public speaking skills down but nothing has prepared me for delivering a confident and perfect presentation like this book. Thank you Terry for making speaking in front of people fun and enjoyable. This book needs to be enjoyed by all." -CLAIRE ELISE SCHREINER SIMMONS, Miss Wyoming USA 2010

"The S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide to Public Speaking-Without Losing Your Lunch by Terry L. Fossum is a great guide to help you overcome any apprehension you may have of public speaking. In this short and easy to read book, Terry provides great tips and strategies to help put you firmly on the path to becoming a highly effective public speaker. I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide" and I'm thankful to Terry for the tips I'll use in my own public speaking." -COL RON GARAN, USAF, NASA Astronaut, retired

"Terry Fossum's new book is indeed S.I.M.P.L.E. yet profound in addressing how to triumph over one of our greatest fears-public speaking. With humor, personal insights and anecdotes Terry gets to the core of what it takes to be an effective public speaker. is book is essential for all of us who, even rarely, give speeches to two to 2,000+ people." -R. BOWEN LOFTIN, President Emeritus, Texas A&M University

The S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide to Public Speaking - Without Losing Your Lunch! is a fantastic how-to to break into the world of public speaking. If you struggle with the fear of public speaking, Fossum provides a fantastic tool to help you work through that fear to become a successful and impactful speaker. The easy to follow and easy to implement process will help you from honing your speech to setting up the room correctly to truly wowing your audience. Fossum will set you up for success! -Ty Bennett, Award-winning Speaker and author of The Power of Storytelling

The S.I.M.P.L.E. Guide should be required reading for anyone who will ever lead. Communication is the key to leadership, and Fossum will teach you not merely to inform, but to inspire people to take action. Whether it's for the military, the business world, or even a Boy Scout troop, you'll learn the most effective techniques from a true leader and master orator. -Col Steve Harper, USAF (ret) Former Commandant, Defense Nuclear Weapons School

Whether you are a nervous beginner or an expert striving for continuous improvement, this book will be an invaluable tool for every speaker in any industry. In less than 100 pages, Terry will help you structure a strong presentation and give you the simple tools to present more powerfully than you ever have before. -Dayna Steele, radio and television personality named one of The 100 Most Important Radio Talk Show Hosts in America