Few world leaders in the modern era are as admired for their communication skills as Barack Obama. But how do the rest of us develop these skills and find our voice? In this book, former Obama speechwriter Terry Szuplat reveals the public speaking secrets of the world’s greatest speakers and shares the tips and tricks he learned from the 44th president as well as people from all walks of life whose speeches have gone viral and inspired millions around the world. Nonpartisan, warm, and witty, filled with unparalleled expertise and inspirational stories from different areas of life—as well as never-before-heard advice from President Obama on how to give a speech—this modern guide to public speaking covers every stage of the process, including: tips for overcoming fear when facing an audience; best practices for using artificial intelligence to compose a memorable speech; and more.