• Speak So Your Audience Will Listen

  • 7 steps to Confident and Authentic Public Speaking
  • By: Robin Kermode
  • Narrated by: Robin Kermode
  • Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (549 ratings)

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Speak So Your Audience Will Listen

By: Robin Kermode
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Speak So Your Audience Will Listen is an audiobook for anyone who has to deliver a message, tell a story – or speak to another human being.

Most of us are quite relaxed and confident when we're with our friends and family. We can tell a story or even tell a joke. But put us on a platform and we can feel very different. When we speak to an audience, we often put on a public mask; and use a different voice. Why can't we seem to be ourselves when we give a talk?

In this audiobook, we will look at all aspects of spoken communication, from structure right through to delivery. We will learn how to have a conversation with our audience - to be ourselves - so that we connect with them every time we speak. In seven simple steps, you can learn to be a confident and authentic public speaker. There are specific exercises at the end of every section for you to practice.

Whether you're a CEO presenting to shareholders, a manager motivating your team, an entrepreneur selling a business, a creative pitching an idea, a charity worker asking for donations, or a parent speaking at your daughter's wedding, this audiobook will help you become a confident and authentic public speaker – so that when you speak, your audience will listen.

©2013 Robin Kermode (P)2014 Robin Kermode

Featured Article: How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking


Glossophobia—or the fear of public speaking—is one of the most commonly shared phobias, affecting a majority of the population. There's something about getting up in front of people—whether it’s a group of 10 or 10,000—that many of us dread. But this fear is not insurmountable; there are a wide range of useful tricks and tips to learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking and enhance your delivery style.

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This was a great book, especially if you're giving a lot of speeches in front of large groups. There was still some pretty great stuff in here even if you're not a lecturer or something similar.

Audio is great for this one because he gives some exercises for you to do to work on your speaking and he actually does it with you in the audio. That was awesome. (Some of them are a little ridiculous and you feel less ridiculous when he's doing it right along with you.)

I am all for audiobooks where authors read their own books because you get the right emphasis and flow of the book that they were going for. His accent threw me off a little at first (just because I wasn't used to accents in the books) but it's really not a problem at all. It's actually nice to change things up a bit!

It's a good read if you're nervous about speaking in front of large groups!

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What does Robin Kermode bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Author/narrators are not usually my favourite choice, but Robin Kermode does a lovely job. He has a pleasant voice and does not digress into self congratulatory ramblings.

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The explanation for our physiological reactions to stage fright is brilliant. The author then goes on to provide very concrete ways to deal with this phenomenon.

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In brushing up on technique to teach public speaking to my 4-H club I picked up this audio book. It was well worth my time and money. Very practical information with examples that are real and make sense.

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Great book! I used it to calm myself down before a presentation

Great book! I used it to calm myself down before a presentation. It really worked and help me think of different ways to present.

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The best!

This is by far the most useful, practical & insightful book I've ever listened to on public speaking!
It should be compulsory reading (and/or listening) for all entrepreneurs & speakers.
May you be blessed for sharing your wisdom & experience on the topic, Robin!

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GREAT BOOK, GREAT SPEAKER, GREAT INFO!!

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GREAT BOOK, GREAT SPEAKER, GREAT INFO!! I will be recommending to anyone interested in public speaking, making phone calls or even dating.

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thoroughly enjoyed this book

it was quite engaging. plenty of exercises to practice. I look forward to my next talk

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Wow! Loved it !

Excellent audio book for me ever! Lots of useful tips, great content ! Plan to replay again soon. I was surprise that some well rated audio book caused side effect such as sleepiness or boredom but NOT THIS ONE!! Strongly recommended!

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best book I took in audible

Robin have kept me interested in whole book. Now I know how. it was a pleasure to listen. truly recommend!

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if you have the speaking Jitters this is the book

this book is excellent it touches on all the complications of speaking in public and gives very helpful tips

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A lot of useful tips

I found a lot of useful tips in the book not seen in others. Especially exercises and physical motions to do to get rid of jitters.

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