"In Speak with Confidence: Overcome Self-Doubt, Communicate Clearly, and Inspire Your Audience, keynote speaker, author, and executive communication coach Mike Acker delivers a practical and hands-on playbook to building the confidence you need to nail your next presentation, speech, virtual talk, or social media post. In this proven pathway to becoming a capable and confident speaker, you'll discover how to combine your identity, message, and skills into one persuasive package.
The author explains how to uncover your identity, define your message, and develop your skills and techniques to become a master communicator. From overcoming imposter syndrome to eliminating a victim mentality, you'll explore concrete methods for improving your presence and ability to take command of a room. You'll also find: the elements of a confident message, including a personal investment in the topic you're discussing; strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs that hold you back and artificially reduce your ability to lead; and ways to understand your audience and learn to hone in on the place where your purpose intersects with your audience's needs.
An essential new strategy guide for anyone seeking to improve their ability to speak to a group, Speak with Confidence is the public speaking blueprint you've been waiting for."
"“I don’t want to go to church…”
Mike Acker begins this book by revealing how he had reached the point where he felt tired, hurt, frustrated, and burned out in faith, church, and spiritually.
Can you relate?
Have you been hurt by the ‘church’? Does your soul feel weary? Do you wonder at the value of attending a service? Do you feel fake, stagnant, or apathetic?
This book does not have all the answers. But it does give you hope and help to find healing, wholeness, and holiness through seven ancient Christian disciplines.
Invest five days for eight weeks to embrace these disciplines as you read scriptures, relate with anecdotes, and discover practical guidance. These forty devotionals will guide you to get unstuck, restored, and reset as you intentionally take steps to GROW YOUR SOUL.
In Grow Your Soul, you will find empathy, wisdom, and direction as you seek to recover lost momentum.
In Grow Your Soul, you will be able to examine your life, engage in ancient practices, and create a path forward."
"Do you HATE public speaking? Are you TERRIFIED to stand in front of people? When you think of speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, even sweaty? You don't have to be afraid any longer.
It can seem like everyone is a gifted speak when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in comparison. Instead, take action to improve YOUR ability and to overcome your fear.
If you struggle when you speak, then you are not alone. Public speaking is the #1 fear in America.
Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they're afraid of death. And yet, it's an unavoidable experience if you want to succeed in this world.
Maybe it's a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend's wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. But it doesn't have to. Not anymore.
This book can help you. You will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective. This book will prepare you and give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear will begin to fade.
Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don't wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and - most importantly - speak with no fear."
