For many, the fear of speaking to a group is a real impediment to success. Richard Zeoli understands these fears, and he knows that gimmicks and tricks won’t help. He has developed methods of preparation that are easy to understand and without gimmick. His seven principles—Perception, Perfection, Visualization, Discipline, Description, Inspiration, and Anticipation—all offer important lessons and practical instruction. For example, under “Perfection” Zeoli explains that everyone makes mistakes and that most people in a presentation will never notice an error. So stop worrying! This is a handbook that can help anyone become a better speaker, a more confident person, and a real success.

The power of communication (Improve your life...grow your business...change the world) -- A new paradigm: the public speaking journey (timeless principles versus techniques and gimmicks) -- Principle 1: Perception (stop trying to be a great public speaker) -- Principle 2: Perfection (when you make a mistake, no one cares but you) -- Principle 3: Visualization (if you can see it, you can speak it) -- Principle 4: Discipline (practice makes good, not perfect) -- Principle 5: Description (make it personal and become a storyteller) -- Principle 6: Inspiration (speak to serve) -- Bonus principle: Staying on message (the 7 principles graduate course) -- Principle 7: Anticipation (always leave your audience wanting more) -- The master communicator (a parable of principles in action) -- Conclusion: Compensation (the reward that's better than money).