Purpose-Centered Public Speaking

Gary Rodriguez wasn't born a public speaker, but he found his way. And after years of public speaking and mentoring public speakers the author figured it was time to write a simple and systematic guide to teach speakers how to develop and deliver.

"Public speaking is kind of like death and taxes; there is no way around it." - Rodriguez

Bookstores are packed with how-tos that focus on preparing presentations and delivering them with style. So Purpose-Centered Public Speaking "teaches you how to build a purpose-centered presentation from start to finish." Rodriguez's approach focuses on an upfront goal, builds a stage for confidence, and aligns every component of a speech or presentation to achieve a predetermined result.

Rodriguez didn't want to write the book on public speaking. He wrote a clear and systematic formula, with pertinent illustrations, in less than 200 pages, making successful public speaking accessible to executives, project leads, and class instructors alike.

"I found Dr. Rodriguez's book, Purpose-Centered Public Speaking, a superb 'how to' guide to public speaking. The book held my interest by using interesting real life examples and very practical tips that any speaker can learn from. It takes the mystery out of how to prepare and deliver a compelling speech with a purpose. Whether you are preparing for a talk at a family gathering or regularly find yourself in front of an audience at work, this book will help you deliver a focused message that hits home."
- Bill Munger, Chief of Staff and Vice President of HR EnergyConnect, San Jose

"Purpose-Centered Speaking is a wonderful book for speakers and an enjoyable read. Written with warmth and humor, it is enlightening, encouraging, and refreshing, offering great concepts and principles that can work in all aspects of our lives."
-Maggie Williams, Chief Administration and Finance Officer, Catholic Charities, SSC

"Gary's systematic methods for public speaking are practical, easy to understand, and presented with relevant illustrations that will help anyone create a better presentation, whether you're a business leader or school teacher."
- Steven J. McGriff, Ph.D., Instructional Technologist, Krause Center for Innovation, Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA

"Purpose-Centered Public Speaking is enlightening, encouraging, offering great concepts and principles that can work in all aspects of our lives." -Maggie Williams, CFO, Catholic Charities, SSC -- Professional Leader

"Whether you are speaking for the first time or have a great deal of public speaking experience, this book is filled with grand advice." - Dr. Haddon Robinson, Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary -- Educator