Details Condition: New Format: Hardback (Sprayed Edge Premium Edition) ISBN: 9789363122031 Publisher: Wilco Publishing Overview How to Develop Self-Confidence and Influence People by Public Speaking is Dale Carnegie's practical guide to conquering nerves and commanding a room. Distilled from decades of coaching business leaders, teachers and everyday speakers, it turns stage fright into genuine presence. This sprayed-edge hardback edition from Wilco Publishing gives Carnegie's enduring lessons a collectible, gift-ready finish for any bookshelf or study. About the Book Dale Carnegie built his reputation teaching ordinary people to speak and lead with confidence, and this title distils that experience into a focused course on public speaking and personal influence. Rather than abstract theory, Carnegie offers concrete exercises: choosing a subject you know well, rehearsing short talks, and building momentum through repetition. Chapters walk readers through preparing an opening that grabs attention, organising ideas so an audience can follow under pressure, using stories and concrete examples to persuade rather than merely inform, and absorbing criticism without losing composure. The tone is encouraging rather than academic, reflecting Carnegie's career running courses for salespeople, managers and civic groups across America. Because the advice is built around repeatable habits rather than one-off tricks, it suits readers preparing for a single big presentation as well as those wanting to become consistently better communicators over years of meetings, lessons or public appearances. This Wilco Publishing sprayed-edge hardback presents the complete text in a durable binding with a smooth, colour-sprayed page edge, making it as suited to display as to daily reference. It sits comfortably alongside Carnegie's better-known How to Win Friends and Influence People as a companion volume focused specifically on the spoken word, making it a natural next step for readers who enjoyed that earlier classic and now want to apply similar principles directly to speeches, presentations and public appearances. Time-tested techniques for overcoming stage fright and nerves Practical guidance on structuring speeches and presentations Advice on persuasive storytelling and audience connection Durable sprayed-edge hardback finish, ideal for gifting or display Brand new condition, ready to read or gift immediately A perfect companion to Carnegie's other personal development classics About the Author Dale Carnegie (1888–1955) was an American writer and lecturer who pioneered courses in public speaking, self-improvement and interpersonal skills. Rising from a modest farming background, he became one of the most influential figures in personal development, best known for How to Win Friends and Influence People. His teaching methods, built on practical exercises rather than theory, shaped generations of business training programmes and remain widely read today, decades after his original courses were first delivered. Why You'll Love This Self-Help Classic Clear, actionable advice from one of self-help's founding voices, presented in a handsome sprayed-edge hardback that feels as good to own as it is to read and put into practice. Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown; this is the UK edition with UK ISBN as listed.