Phenomenally successful people know that speaking well can help them gain the respect of others, make them tremendously more valuable to their company, and get them positive, enthusiastic attention from influential people who can open important doors for their life and career.

Your ability to confidently address an audience of any size or type is the key to supercharging your ascent up the ladder of life - not to mention that people who speak and present well are instantly and naturally assumed to be more talented and intelligent than those who don't.

The art of speaking can be systematically learned, and if you have the desire, discipline, and determination - not to mention one of the world's greatest presenters as your teacher - you too can become a persuasive and powerful speaker. Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade you can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large group of people.

Learn how to:

# Become confident, positive, and relaxed in front of any audience

# Grab people's attention from the start

# Use body language, props, and vocal techniques to keep listeners engaged

# Transition smoothly from one point to the next

# Use humor, stories, quotes, and questions skillfully

# Deal with skepticism when presenting new ideas

# Wrap up strongly and persuasively