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The Captivating Public Speaker: Engage, Impact, and Inspire Your Audience Every Time Kindle Edition
Ready to be the speaker you strive to be?
Many people want to be speakers who captivate audiences. Few are. Nerves get in the way. A lack of knowledge gets in the way. Well-meaning but bad advice gets in the way.
Yet there are dynamic speakers. Occasionally you hear them at conferences and other events. Why do they stand out? What do those people know that you don’t?
They know what it takes.
Those dynamic speakers gained the right knowledge. Because all the practice in the world isn’t enough without that. Ordinary speakers practice too. But practicing without the right knowledge just reinforces speaking patterns that don’t work.
I’m Peter George, an award-winning author, public speaking expert, and veteran professional speaker. I’m going to show you a system of art and science that will transform your presentations. You’ll advance from an average speaker who merely informs to an exceptional one who inspires.
This six-time award-winning book reveals my AMP’D Framework™ -- the easy-to-follow system that produces engaging talks and captivating speakers.
Most public speaking books offer tips to help improve your speaking skills, but they fail to provide a comprehensive understanding of the topic. However, I’ll give you the advice you need to master your craft and advance your career. Learn how to:
- Perfect your delivery
- Convert nerves into positive energy
- Master storytelling
- Infuse vocal variety
- Let your body speak, not just your voice
- Know which message will resonate
- Connect with your audience before you even begin to speak
- Dramatically increase your confidence
Public speaking is one of the most valuable skills you can possess. Is it your time to move beyond talking to a group of people … and into changing their lives?

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From the Author
Ironically, much of my adult life has been based on communicating with people through the written and spoken word.
In the 1980s, I began my journey as a speaker. Just a few years later, I started a publishing company that flourished. So much for not wanting to communicate with others.
As much as I love speaking, I discovered that I am just as passionate about helping people become more confident, captivating public speakers. And it's from my coaching practice that The Captivating Public Speaker emerged.
I wrote this book with you in mind, based on the AMP'D Framework I use when working with clients. Through this book, I aim to help you achieve the success you've been striving for so you can bring your stories, knowledge, and experiences to the world.
I'd like to use the words that Dr. Ivan Misner, the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI and bestselling author, used at the end of the foreword that he provided for my book, "Wherever you may be on your public speaking journey, I wish you much success."
From the Back Cover
Foreword by Dr. Ivan Misner
Preface
Part 1: The Basics
Chapter 1: Read This First
Chapter 2: Begin With the Fundamentals
Chapter 3: Harness Your Energy
Part 2: The AMP'D Framework™
Chapter 4: Embrace the AMP'D Framework™
Chapter 5: Research Your Audience
Chapter 6: Determine Your Message
Chapter 7: Craft Your Presentation
Chapter 8: Hone Your Delivery
Part 3: Presentation Skills
Chapter 9: Infuse Vocal Variety
Chapter 10: Let Your Body Speak
Chapter 11: Engage Your Audience
Chapter 12: Tame the Power of the Pause
Chapter 13: Illustrate With Stories
Chapter 14: Utilize Elements of Speech
Chapter 15: Set Yourself Apart
Chapter 16: You've Got This
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About the Author
Now, as an award-winning author, public speaking coach, speaker, and podcast host, I help people develop dynamic public speaking skills. As a result, they can consistently and confidently deliver compelling presentations that resonate with and benefit their audiences. To help them achieve this, I created the AMP'D Framework™ -- an easy-to-follow system based on the magical blend of art and science that produces engaging talks and captivating speakers.
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- ASIN : B0B859VW2Q
- Publisher : Peter George Public Speaking Inc (July 29, 2022)
- Publication date : July 29, 2022
- Language : English
- File size : 9.3 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 252 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #819,173 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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As a sought-after public speaking coach, veteran speaker, and award-winning author, Peter helps people develop dynamic public speaking skills. As a result, they can consistently and confidently deliver compelling presentations that resonate with and benefit their audiences. To help them achieve this, he created the AMP’D Framework™ -- an easy-to-follow system based on the magical blend of art and science that produces engaging talks and captivating speakers.
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023I have read numerous books on public speaking, but "The Captivating Public Speaker: Engage, Impact, and Inspire Your Audience Every Time" stands head and shoulders above the rest. It has completely changed my approach to public speaking, and the results have been remarkable.
The author emphasizes the importance of putting your audience first, which is a game changer for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. The book is filled with practical advice and real-life examples that show how to engage, impact, and inspire any audience, regardless of the topic or setting. The writing is clear, concise, and engaging, making it a pleasure to read and easy to understand.
What sets this book apart is the focus on truly connecting with your audience, which is something that many public speaking books overlook. By understanding your audience's needs, emotions, and expectations, you can craft a presentation that resonates with them on a deeper level. This book provides step-by-step guidance on how to do just that.
After implementing the strategies from "The Captivating Public Speaker," I have noticed a significant improvement in my ability to hold the attention of my audience and inspire them to take action. My presentations are now more engaging, impactful, and memorable, and I attribute this success to the invaluable lessons I've learned from this book.
If you want to take your public speaking skills to the next level, "The Captivating Public Speaker: Engage, Impact, and Inspire Your Audience Every Time" is an absolute must-read. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Five stars!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024Although I never aspired to be a public speaker, I do help a friend out as his MC at weddings for his DJ business, so I guess I am a public speaker I some aspect. And that is the reason I read this great book from Peter George. Even if you never had a desire to be a public speaker, the knowledge you will receive from this book will help everyone! Vocalist will learn vocal exercises, actors will learn how to use pauses and how different tones and pitches can change one line in a script to have multiple meanings with out changing a word. You could use all of this wonderful advise to write a better email, or a presentation. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024This book is an instructional manual for creating and delivering messages that matter. It should be on every speaker's bookshelf. Make sure to read it more than once, because there's too much amazing information to grasp otherwise. This is not a fluff publication. It's full of actionable, practical advice from an experienced speaker and coach, suitable for both beginner and veteran speakers and presenters. I love the way it's structured logically making the material more easily assimilated. Great book.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023I was very happy to have this author as a guest on my podcast recently, and learned so much about public speaking just during the 30 minutes we talked. It was during the interview that I purchased the book and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this new read since then. I have a public speaking engagement coming up in less than two weeks and I can’t help but think that I’ve learned so much already from reading this book that my delivery will be so much more impactful for the audience. Thank you for writing this great book, Peter George!!
5.0 out of 5 starsI was very happy to have this author as a guest on my podcast recently, and learned so much about public speaking just during the 30 minutes we talked. It was during the interview that I purchased the book and I’ve been thoroughly enjoying this new read since then. I have a public speaking engagement coming up in less than two weeks and I can’t help but think that I’ve learned so much already from reading this book that my delivery will be so much more impactful for the audience. Thank you for writing this great book, Peter George!!Extremely engaging and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2022Reading this book is truly equivalent to private public speaking training. Peter provides thousands of dollars in value for the small price of this book. The tactics presented are easy to digest and easy to implement. The stories are relevant and entertaining.
I’ve spoken for thousands of hours in a professional settings for groups 5 to 1,000. Believe me when I say this book is the ULTIMATE resource with everything needed to engage, impact and inspire your audience.
Your only regret after purchasing will be that you didn’t read it sooner.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2023Author knows what he is talking about. Contains valuable practical info. I bought it to prepare for a short speech I had to give to a professional audience and it definitely helped me to focus on the right things. Recommended.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022The information delivered in this book will change you. Not just because it's filled with real, tangible, tactical ways to create and deliver a powerful presentation, but because you literally will feel like Peter is right there - teaching, guiding, supporting, encouraging and cheering you on. His tone and humor creates a connection like no other book I've read on this topic.
What he shares is invaluable for anyone and everyone in any phase of their speaking career. An absolute must read!
5.0 out of 5 starsThe information delivered in this book will change you. Not just because it's filled with real, tangible, tactical ways to create and deliver a powerful presentation, but because you literally will feel like Peter is right there - teaching, guiding, supporting, encouraging and cheering you on. His tone and humor creates a connection like no other book I've read on this topic.Ultimate First Step
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
What he shares is invaluable for anyone and everyone in any phase of their speaking career. An absolute must read!
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2022Finally a public speaking book that is engaging and easy to follow! Peter's AMP'D Framework provides invaluable strategies and techniques that will massively assist the most novice speaker to the very experienced presenter.
It is obvious as you begin reading this book that Peter has spent an enormous amount of time and energy compiling a system that is straightforward and guaranteed to improve your public speaking skills!
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- EsmeReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
I bought this book because I am doing a teacher training program. I needed support in public speaking, which is something that I wouldn't have considered doing until now. It is an amusing read that doesn't take speaking too seriously, so takes the edge off the nerves. Yet it promotes all the necessary things needed to be a successful and confident public speaker. Highly recommend!