The insider's guide for women who want to master the art of business, professional, and public speakingwhether speaking one-on-one or one to one thousand, women have specific challenges that can get in the way of their ability to convey ideas and engage an audience. public speaking professionals cyndi maxey and kevin o'connor give women the tips and tools they need to be able to speak clearly, with confidence and conviction, and present information effectively.in speak up!, you'll learn how to:deal with difficult colleaguesspeak on the spotuse technology in support of your messagesell your ideas with passion and power connect confidently with your superiorsfor any woman who wants to get her point across, from the bossoffice, to the conference room, to a convention center, speak up! will help you polish your presentation skills, get heard, and get what you want.review"although geared toward women in business, the book offers many valuable suggestions that can be helpful in everyday life. a must-read that will have wide appeal for [women] and would be of benefit to men as well." booklistcyndi maxey is a communication consultant and speaker who specializes in communication that drives profitable performance. she is co-author ofpresent like a pro. she lives in chicago, illinois.kevin e. o'connor is a leadership consultant and speaker who specializes in developing technical professionals. he is co-author ofspeak up! and present like a pro. he lives in long grove, illinois.