Don't Say Um - by Michael Chad Hoeppner (Paperback)

About the Book

"Whether you like it or not, talking out loud is a critical aspect of our humanity, but an estimated 77% of people have some level of anxiety around public speaking-with most under the age of 45. In the age of technology, we're getting worse at communicating by the day, but the good news is, everyone can improve their speaking. Michael Chad Hoeppner is the foremost expert on effective speaking. He's coached presidential candidates, famous CEOs, UN dignitaries, law firms, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. If you're a highly influential person who wants help speaking, you go to MCH; he's the guy. Now, he shares his wide-ranging knowledge in "Don't Say Um." Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication, giving people the physical tools to quickly improve their speaking, instead of just the same old speaking coach BS. With exercises like finger-walking to stop using filler words or deeply breathing to fix quivering, Hoeppner teaches readers how to focus on delivery, because how you say something matters more than what you say. Through these exercises, you will be able to talk to a group with complete confidence or just to effectively tell a joke. "Don't Say Um" works for all situations, and it works forever. "Don't Say Um" challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators. Hoeppner offers up his method to change how we communicate, and in doing so, radically improve our quality of life"--

Book Synopsis

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Communicate with confidence and improve your presentation skills with this essential guide-because delivery matters.

Michael Chad Hoeppner has coached presidential candidates, prominent CEOs, and Ivy League deans on their communication skills. Now, he shares his wide-ranging knowledge in Don't Say Um.

Hoeppner has created an entirely new approach to communication training, providing physical exercises to quickly improve speaking. With simple-to-master exercises, Don't Say Um is an essential tool for improving your speech.

Don't Say Um challenges our preconceived notions of good speaking techniques and offers powerful tools to become master communicators.

Review Quotes

"Incorporating Michael Chad Hoeppner's techniques into my personal and professional life is the single best investment I've made in myself since grad school. Don't Say Um will make you a better speaker, improve your relationships, and give you confidence to take on the world."--Cassandra Freeman, actor

"Michael Chad Hoeppner has helped me and my team master the art of presentation. His easy-to-understand framework and creative exercises make public speaking feel like second nature. This remarkable and addictively readable book makes his methodologies available not just to companies like mine but to readers anywhere at any time!"--CEO, Movable Ink, Vivek Sharma

"Michael Chad Hoeppner is an expert on effective speaking who has helped countless people improve, myself included. Don't Say Um is, by far, one of the most useful things you will ever read. Whether you're speaking to crowds on a national stage or individuals at work or at home, the tools in his book are nothing short of life-changing."
--presidential candidate, Andrew Yang

About the Author

Michael Chad Hoeppner helps people speak well when it matters most. With nearly 20 years in the field, Hoeppner coaches thousands of professionals around the world. His corporate clients include three of the top eight global financial firms, one third of the AmLaw100, two of the four US professional sports leagues, and multinational tech, pharma, and food and beverage companies.