Steven D. Cohen is a leading expert on public speaking and effective presentation skills. A professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, he is well known for helping leaders and professionals speak with authority, confidence, and influence. Dr. Cohen has been quoted in publications such as the Financial Times, Slate, Huffington Post, and New York Magazine, and was featured in the BBC Radio documentary, “Churchill’s Secret Cabinet.” He is the author of two highly-acclaimed books, Public Speaking: The Path to Success and Lessons from the Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art. Dr. Cohen earned a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Maryland, a master in public policy from Harvard University, and a bachelor of arts in business administration from the University of Florida.

This book is a terrific guide for every speaker who wants to learn how to lead through speech. A master speaker himself, Steven Cohen offers valuable strategies for preparing and presenting speeches that connect with listeners. This is a 'must-have' book for speakers who are serious about their professional presence." —Andrew D. Wolvin, Professor, Department of Communication, University of Maryland"Steven captures his own inspirational presentation style by speaking directly to his readers. He makes them want to become better public speakers, and he gives them the tools to do it." —Marie Danziger, Director, Communications Program, Harvard Kennedy School

Steven D. Cohen is a leading expert on public speaking and effective presentation skills. A professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, he is well known for helping leaders and professionals speak with authority, confidence, and influence. Dr. Cohen has been quoted in publications such as the Financial Times, Slate, Huffington Post, and New York Magazine, and was featured in the BBC Radio documentary, “Churchill’s Secret Cabinet.” He is the author of two highly-acclaimed books, Public Speaking: The Path to Success and Lessons from the Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art. Dr. Cohen earned a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Maryland, a master in public policy from Harvard University, and a bachelor of arts in business administration from the University of Florida.

This book is a terrific guide for every speaker who wants to learn how to lead through speech. A master speaker himself, Steven Cohen offers valuable strategies for preparing and presenting speeches that connect with listeners. This is a 'must-have' book for speakers who are serious about their professional presence." —Andrew D. Wolvin, Professor, Department of Communication, University of Maryland"Steven captures his own inspirational presentation style by speaking directly to his readers. He makes them want to become better public speakers, and he gives them the tools to do it." —Marie Danziger, Director, Communications Program, Harvard Kennedy School

Steven D. Cohen is a leading expert on public speaking and effective presentation skills. A professor at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, he is well known for helping leaders and professionals speak with authority, confidence, and influence. Dr. Cohen has been quoted in publications such as the Financial Times, Slate, Huffington Post, and New York Magazine, and was featured in the BBC Radio documentary, “Churchill’s Secret Cabinet.” He is the author of two highly-acclaimed books, Public Speaking: The Path to Success and Lessons from the Podium: Public Speaking as a Leadership Art. Dr. Cohen earned a Ph.D. in communication from the University of Maryland, a master in public policy from Harvard University, and a bachelor of arts in business administration from the University of Florida.

This book is a terrific guide for every speaker who wants to learn how to lead through speech. A master speaker himself, Steven Cohen offers valuable strategies for preparing and presenting speeches that connect with listeners. This is a 'must-have' book for speakers who are serious about their professional presence." —Andrew D. Wolvin, Professor, Department of Communication, University of Maryland"Steven captures his own inspirational presentation style by speaking directly to his readers. He makes them want to become better public speakers, and he gives them the tools to do it." —Marie Danziger, Director, Communications Program, Harvard Kennedy School