The Confident Speaker
Beat Your Nerves And Communicate At Your Best In Any Situation
By Harrison Monarth and Dr. Larina Kase
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Dear Friend,

There you are.

Butterflies swarming in your stomach. Palms sweating. Nervous system on overdrive.

They’re looking at you.

Waiting.

Waiting…

…for you to inspire, to
inform, to entertain.

Quickly, you scan the room to connect with your audience.

Blank faces, all of them.

Wonder what they’re thinking. Doesn’t look good. Are you standing incorrectly? Maybe you’re not appearing passionate enough.

Wait. Stop. Just focus on the presentation and...

…take a deep breath.

Okay, here it is…the first joke.

You nailed it.

Proud of your delivery, you let it linger for a second, waiting to hear laughter erupt all over the room.

Silence… except for a few coughs. You get a couple smiles—but you know they’re out of guilt, not genuine amusement.

Sigh…

“If only I could become a confident speaker,”
you think to yourself. “Then my career would really take off.”

If only?

We used to think that way, too. No, really. We did. You see, everyone’s afraid of speaking.

Everyone?

Yes, everyone.

In fact, when we think about public speaking, most of us experience so much fear, panic, and dread that…

…we would rather die than
have to speak in public.

We’re sure you’ve heard that statement before. Maybe even in promotions for other books on speaking. But it’s worth repeating here.

Why?

Because, as we’re about to show you, in our new book—called The Confident Speaker—we’ve uncovered an entirely different approach to understanding the secrets to remarkable public speaking.

An approach based on…

…hard scientific evidence on
the psychology of confidence.

We knew had hit on something significant when we wrote it. But it’s not just us—many of today’s top experts agree that this is breakthrough work too:

Your ability to speak confidently on your feet will impress more people and open more doors than you can imagine. ‘The Confident Speaker’ shows you how."

Brian Tracy - Author - The Psychology of Selling

Eureka! This book is exactly what every beginning speaker needs, and every advanced speaker will want because it is packed with simple, enjoyable, workable ways to overcome speaking fear and project a strong persona to every audience member. Bravo!”

Dottie Walters CSP, Author of best-selling book Speak and Grow Rich

You see, we’ve actually looked into why people fear speaking more than death—and how they can change their psychological and physiological state, over and over again, to become incredibly confident speakers.

But perhaps we’re getting ahead of ourselves. Before we go into the details, you’re probably wondering…

…why should
you trust us?

Great question. Let’s get to know each other, shall we?

My name is Harrison Monarth. For the past 18 years I’ve trained business executives, politicians, and other world leaders in how to communicate with confidence and power, and my coauthor brings a unique perspective to the table…

My name is Dr. Larina Kase and my passion is helping people communicate and perform at their best. I learned the cutting edge research data on speaking anxiety while working at the renowned Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety of The University of Pennsylvania—and I’m thrilled to now share those strategies with you.

We wrote The Confident Speaker to help everyday people work within their strengths to become expressions of extraordinary confidence.

And we know it will dramatically improve the careers—and lives—of those who apply its advice. World-famous psychologist Kevin Hogan agrees (quite emphatically, we might add):

I've trained some of the finest speakers in the world. This book will make that process a lot easier in the future. ‘The Confident Speaker’ is the single finest book I've ever read on the subject. Even for those of us who do this for a living, there are a lot more than just a few gems here. This book is packed solid and will soon be acknowledged as the authority and go-to book in the field.”

Kevin Hogan, Psy.D, Author of Science of Influence, and The Psychology of Persuasion

Like Kevin, we know that becoming a confident speaker is possible. And this books provides a reliable pathway.

In other words, we’re convinced that you, whoever you are, can dramatically improve your ability to communicate, to engage, to persuade.

In fact, when you get and read The Confident Speaker, you’ll learn answers to burning questions, like:

  • What are the 10 most commonly feared speaking situations, and how can you handle them with ease and confidence?
  • What should you do and not do before a presentation?
  • How can you create the mindset and beliefs that translate to self-assured speaking?
  • What are the differences between men and women when it comes to public speaking—and what are the specific tips for each gender?
  • How can you speak with confidence in social situations and informal settings?
  • How can you recover from a major speaking blunder?
  • What are the top steps for speaking like a pro in front of large audiences?

And most importantly, you’ll see that achieving your speaking goals really is possible. We know The Confident Speaker will make a profound difference in your life.

We know you’ll learn new facts about human behavior that offer eye-opening insights into life—and your own potential.

We know you’ll develop a stronger belief in yourself—as a speaker, a professional, a human being.

And most importantly, we know you’ll find a lifetime’s worth of value—a wealth of research, practical steps, and inspiring stories that you can revisit, again and again, to…

…constantly develop your
own communication skills.

The only question is: will you commit to yourself the time and energy it takes to become a confident speaker?

Take an important step to becoming the speaker you’ve always wanted to be-- get The Confident Speaker now.

To your potential,

Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA


BREAKING NEWS:
The Confident Speaker Achieved Placement on
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More Praise For
The Confident Speaker

Speaking before a group stresses many otherwise capable people, and as a result their anxiety cripples their careers. Monarth and Kase offer the antidote in their highly readable book. Much easier and safer than taking a Valium!"

Dianna Booher, author of Speak with Confidence and Communicate with Confidence


Harrison Monarth and Larina Kase have created the blueprint for giving high-impact presentations and overcoming the anxiety that stops careers in their tracks for even the most competent professionals. The bottom-line remains, ‘If you can’t speak confidently before groups, you’re going nowhere’. ‘The Confident Speaker’ is a powerful tool that will help speakers and business professionals go places.”

Sherron Bienvenu, Ph.D., Author of The Presentation Skills Workshop


If you want to build confidence, persuade others with your ideas and greatly improve your presentation skills, “The Confident Speaker” is a MUST READ!”

Debbie Allen, Author of Confessions of Shameless Self-Promoters


Monarth and Kase get right to the point exploding speaking myths that fool even seasoned presenters... pick it up, listen to the experts, and it won't be long before you become "The Confident Speaker"

T Scott Gross, author of Positively Outrageous Service


When we speak in public, we convey our knowledge, our interest in others and our value. Not being able to communicate with confidence and skill can barricade the door to success. Now, thanks to Monarth and Kase, their book 'The Confident Speaker' opens that door to successful public speaking."

Susan RoAne, Author of How To Work A Room® (HarperCollins)


The Confident Speaker’ is the best book of its kind. By following its wisdom, even ‘nervous speakers’ will be able to command the room.”

Mark Levy, Founder of Levy Innovation and co-author of “How to Persuade People Who Don’t Want to be Persuaded”


This book is essential for readers who want to improve their presentation skills and conquer their anxiety over public speaking once and for all. It is very well written, full of practical advice, and based on proven strategies. I will certainly recommend it to my clients, students, and
colleagues."

Martin M. Antony, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology, Ryerson University, Toronto
Author of 10 Simple Solutions to Shyness and the Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook

Not only can I communicate better with my customers, but have seen a rise in my sales numbers by using the ideas presented."

N. Gillis,
A reader in PA.

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Free Resources

What’s Your Charisma Quotient?

  • Are you perceived as charismatic?
  • Do you have the power to captivate an audience while you speak?
  • Can you “work a room” and create the perceptions that attract others to you?

These qualities are critical to your success, as charismatic people are more likely to get others to listen, earn their respect, and influence them to achieve desired outcomes.

Take this proprietary assessment created by Dr. Larina Kase to find out your charisma quotient.

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Special Reports:

1. The Ten Secrets to Magnetic Confidence - Feel Great and Attract Others Every Time You Speak

We all know that confidence is the key to credibility, comfort, and impact as a public speaker. In this report you’ll get 10 tips to help you develop not only confidence but magnetic confidence.

2. How to Use Speaking in Public to Attract Clients, Friends and Unlimited Business Opportunities

Your speaking abilities determine the quality of opportunities you’ll attract in life, both in your personal and professional relationships. Learn how to maximize your results in life through your speaking in this special report.

3. Powerful Storytelling Techniques That Get Your Message Across

In this special report you’ll learn about one of the most compelling and powerful speaking skills: storytelling. The ability to effectively tell stories will improve your conversational and presentation abilities.


Products

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  • Discover the 20 characteristics of charismatic people
  • Learn the techniques of creating strong rapport with others
  • Find out how to influence others with your personal magnetism
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If so, you may have call-reluctance. In this ebook, you’ll:

  • Learn the different types of call-reluctance and see which ones you experience
  • Uncover the emotional and mental barriers to making calls with confidence
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Coaching

If you have read our book The Confident Speaker and find yourself wanting more, we have designed specific coaching programs that will expedite your learning process. (If you haven’t read the book yet, we suggest you do so as it will jumpstart the process of coaching. You can get the book here)

We have studied and developed patterns of communication success in VIPs, Senior Executives, high-level professionals and other top achievers, honing our clients’ communication skills to ultimate levels by utilizing high-impact coaching methods.

In decades of combined experience we have learned the secrets to high-impact communication and the reduction of speaking anxiety and uncovered the most effective ways for individuals to learn these crucial skills.

Our Coaching Programs

Our clients excel in the following core communication competencies—Choose which you’d like to have yourself:

Reduced anxiety and fear: Success involves taking risks. To take risks requires low levels of anxiety and high levels of confidence. Our clients learn state-of-the-art evidence-based techniques for overcoming fear.

Conversation skills: Develop incredible conversational abilities so that you are able to start and sustain engaging and intriguing conversations. Present yourself as charismatic, interesting, and intelligent so others are drawn towards speaking with you.

Conflict resolution: Resolving disagreements is critical to productive relationships in all circumstances. Research on couples shows that one of the primary factors determining whether couples stay together is their ability to resolve conflicts. Learn how to disagree in the way that will make you closer, stronger, or more effective.

Networking skills: Putting yourself into the right situations to meet the right people is crucial. We will help you identify what these situations are and to expand your repertoire of skills for “working the room”, meeting, and developing key relationships.

Nonverbal communication: Physical appearance and behaviors speak volumes. So does your vocal tonality. Let’s face it, attraction is important in relationships. Nonverbal communication is what attracts one person to another. We want you to present yourself as attractively as possible, carry yourself in a way that shows you are approachable, express interest in others, and exude confidence.

People reading skills: Many people think that they have the natural ability to read others but few do. All kinds of perceptual and cognitive biases get in the way of how you read other people. Learning how to effectively read people and interpret their communication signals will transform your communication patterns.

Presentation skills: Deliver power presentations, make effective use of PowerPoint and increase your business results.

Storytelling techniques: Tell a story or describing a situation in a way that is rich with details, engaging, and fascinating draws people to you and makes them remember you.

Personal branding: Learn how to promote and market yourself. Overcome discomfort about selling yourself and yours services, and confidently describe your value.

Aggressive or passive no more: Develop the right level of assertiveness. Learn how to say no, ask for help, delegate, express your opinions, appropriately disagree with people, and influence others.

Humor development: Everybody likes to be around people who make them laugh. Develop your abilities to be funny, warm, and entertaining. Take anxiety out of the picture so you can be the naturally likable and amusing person that you are.

Coaching Programs

Programs 1: One day of live coaching with both Harrison and Larina.
This comprehensive day will give you everything you need to be a confident speaker. You’ll complete proprietary assessments and receive customized instruction, video feedback, and much more. Give us a day and you’ll walk away a much more skilled and confident speaker. Fee: $2,500 (Client is responsible for travel fees.) Contact us to get going.

Program 2: 3 hours telephone coaching with Harrison and Larina.
Create your wish list of skills based on our menu of services and we’ll meet with you by phone to help you get there. You can use your 3 hours in 30, 45, or 60 minute segments however you like within 2 months. You’ll be amazed how 3 hours can translate to a future of confident speaking. Fee: $1200. Please contact us to begin.

Program 3: Video critique- or video conferencing coaching 1.5 hours on the phone with Harrison and Larina
What’s the best way to get feedback on your speaking and performance abilities? What works best is for us to watch you and provide you with very specific consultation. We’ll help you identify nervous behaviors and distracting habits, and teach you how to stop them, polish your self-presentation, and deliver your message with the power of improved body language and voice. Fee: $900 Please contact us to begin. (Client is responsible for sending us a DVD of him/her speaking, or video conferencing set-up if this option is preferred.)


Book Us As Speakers for Your Event

Your ability to speak with purpose, passion and confidence shapes the success of your career or company.

Confident public speaking is the key to your ability to persuade, sell, and motivate people to take action.

It is estimated that about 75% of people experience the fear of public speaking. Imagine the increase in business opportunities and relationships that result from more confident speakers in your organization.

We’d like to help. We provide training programs that are available as seminars, workshops, or keynotes. Formats include live presentations, as well as tele-courses and web-classes and meetings.

Here are a few of our popular talks and programs:

  • Performing Under Pressure: Rehearsing and Excelling in High-Stakes Scenarios
  • Resolving Conflict with Communication: How to Think On Your Feet, Manage Hostility, and Negotiate a Successful Outcome
  • Inside-Out Presentation Performance: Using Structure, Style, Conviction, and Attitude to Electrify Your Performance
  • Storytelling for Executives: Using the Emotive Power of the Story to Bring Your Message to Life
  • Creativity, Communication, and Confidence: How to Achieve Breakthrough Results by Using These 3 C’s

Here’s some feedback on our speaking engagements:

In California they have Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Terminator. At today's workshop we had Harrison Monarth…the Speakinator. Terrific presentation!”
Patrick Daniels, National Sales Manager
Getronics, Billerica, MA
I would highly recommend Dr. Larina Kase as a motivational speaker at any event… Her presentation was excellent! Using both small and large group activities, she kept the audience engaged throughout her entire presentation.”
Ana Quemuel, Director of Training & User Support Services
Montgomery County Community College
Harrison Monarth has a passion for training… powerful, practical and not too preachy.”
The Denver Business Journal
Larina Kase, Psy.D., M.B.A. gave an inspiring presentation at Widener University. Dr. Kase provided many empowering tools for professionals to use in their own businesses, and attendees reported feeling motivated to shape their careers to their full potential.”
Dr. Indira Paharia, Assistant Director
Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, Widener University
I’ve been to a number of Presentation skills workshops, but yours was by far the best! Your ‘Audience Management techniques’ were incredibly helpful. I thought I ‘knew it all’, but thanks to your coaching, I feel I could knock-the-socks-off the toughest audiences. Bravo!
Todd Weiss, President
InLine Image Public Relations, Denver, CO

Please contact us to inquire about our availability to speak at your event.


About the Authors

We met in 2004 and instantly connected over our approach to communications coaching, writing, and professional speaking. Together we spent years researching and developing the techniques and strategies manifested in The Confident Speaker book. We both have a high standard of excellence, driving us to ensure that we include the most powerful advice and latest research data to help our readers.

We’ve been called a “Communications Coaching Dream Team”, and while we share similar philosophies, we each bring unique areas of expertise to the table.

Harrison is a professional communications coach to executives and political candidates, helping clients create, organize, and deliver high-impact talks and persuasive presentations. Larina brings her expertise in the management of public speaking anxiety, the mindset for success, and the use of optimal energy to speak with confidence. Together, we cover all the areas necessary for our clients and book readers to find great success and we greatly enjoy the process. Here’s some more about us:

Harrison Monarth is the founder and president of GuruMaker – School of Professional Speaking, a high-impact speaking- and presentations coaching firm that counts Fortune 500 executives, political candidates and leading professionals as clients. Harrison and his team of behavioral change experts have coached leaders of such organizations as Intel, Northwestern Mutual, Merrill Lynch, NASA and the U.S. Congress, among many others. His unique coaching style and methods are known to produce powerful results in his clients. To learn more about GuruMaker’s programs go to www.gurumaker.com.

Larina Kase, PsyD, MBA is the president of Performance & Success Coaching, and a communications coach, specializing in executive presence, business relationships, and the use of optimal anxiety for peak performance. She’s provided coaching and her popular Control Stress-Achieve Success seminars to dozens of small businesses, universities, professional organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. Dr. Kase is regularly seen in the media, such as Entrepreneur Magazine and The New York Times, and she is the author of several additional books including Anxious 9 to 5: How to Beat Worry, Stop Second Guessing Yourself and Work with Confidence. Visit her on the web at www.pascoaching.com.

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