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"When I flicked it open ... I thought ‘Wow! This is ORIGINAL and written by people who know their stuff. ‘ I was riveted to the book from start to finish. "

Linda McD., Auckland, New Zealand

"For someone who has already done some public speaking and presentation, this will serve as an excellent book that helps the speaker build confidence by focussing on a single member of the audience. It's such a simple and helpful technique that many of us who have been speaking publicly for years may be surprised why we didn't know it.

Further to this, the author also offers a lot of tips on attire, eye contact, pitch, gestures, pauses, microphone issues and so on. I strongly recommend any public speaker to buy and keep a copy of this book for reference before any presentation. Very valuable reference for the seasoned public speaker..."

Chan Joon Yee (Dr Chan) (Singapore)

"I recently completed Roy and Jeanette Henderson’ masterpiece There's No Such Thing as Public Speaking and realized immediate results in subsequent speaking occasions. This book dispels many of the generally accepted myths regarding public speaking that we’ all grown up and replaces them with proven, solid techniques. Although it’ not as much fun as picturing everyone in their underwear, it is certainly much more effective. I still get chills when I recall the first time I truly connected with an audience by replicating the norms used in one-on-one conversation that are taught in this book. The information is presented in a light yet comprehensive manner that makes it an enjoyable read. This book is awesome!"

Bill Barz, Inventor


A Must Read, February 7, 2007
Reviewer: Stephen A. Caton (Newark, DE)   
"The Henderson's book, There's No Such Thing as Public Speaking, is THE BEST book on presentational speaking I have ever read. It's a wonderful blend of solid concepts, practical applications, and invaluable techniques. It takes the speaker from the planning stage through to the execution stage of any presentation. It addresses not only speaking in front of a crowd, but also one on one and small group interactons.
This book is a must read for every corporate executive and military officer if they are truly serious about their career."

This "method" works!, January 30, 2007
Reviewer: Jane Alter (Dayton, OH)  
"Over the years I have given many book reviews, taught in a public high school and have made several curriculum presentations at state teachers' workshops. After reading Roy and Jeanette's book and studying their speaking concepts, I feel that I am a more effective communicator. In addition, I have seen remarkable results in other public speakers after speech coaching using their "one-on-one conversation".

I am happy to see this very talented couple share their life's work in this dynamic, reader-friendly book, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS PUBLIC SPEAKING." 


Great Practical Tips on Speaking, January 28, 2007
Reviewer: Ron Smithfield "Kiwanian" (Clarksville, TN)  
"Jeanette and Roy Henderson have published practical methods and tips on confidently speaking before any-sized group. They emphasize that if you can talk to a group by using eye contact just like a one-on-one conversation."

"Excellent!" - Aram Bakshian, Jr., Editor of American Speaker Magazine and speech writer to three U.S. Presidents