Reader Comments

Margaret’s readers’ comments:

Fortune Magazine’s Anne Fisher urged her readers to read,
“…a terrific book called You’re Speaking – But Are You Connecting?”

Anne Fisher – Career Advice Column, Ask Annie
Fortune Magazine Vol.141, No.1

“I’ve read hundreds of books on speaking. Many of them are very much the same, but there are some intriguing ideas in this book that set it apart from all the others. One is the importance of connecting with your audience. Connecting is the magic that ties the audience to the message. I encourage you to read this delightful, informative, and exciting book!”

Terrence J. McCann, Executive Director
Toastmasters International

“Margaret Hope has managed to do in print what she does so well on the platform . . . and what the readers of this book are enabled to do – connect with an audience! With an abundance of good sense advice and a superabundance of personal stories, she keeps her readers turning the pages in eager anticipation of the next great idea, illustrated by the next great story from life. You will love this book, written by someone who loves and lives the platform.”

William D. Thompson, Ph.D., Author
Speaking for Profit and Pleasure: Making the Platform Work for You
The Essence of Public Speaking Library, General Editor

“I have finished reading your book and found it very enjoyable and informative. Having limited public speaking experience myself, I found when I was about half way through I was thinking to myself, “she has covered pretty well everything, what’s left?” Then you went into the details of setting up seating and how to position your overhead and wearing a good belt for a remote mic , etc., and I was really pleased because I feel when the next opportunity arises for me to speak I will be much better prepared and much more confident, which is critical. A great read.”

Byron J Hildebrand,CEO
Cinnamon City

“Congratulations on your great triumph … a book published and in the hands of folks who need it. It’s marvellous!”

Margaret J. Livingstone
Margaret J. Livingstone & Associates, Consultants in Human Resources

“Truly delightful reading. Almost ‘hear’ your voice as I read it. Found it most instructive, great stories to illustrate your points, and I got the message.”

Shafik Kashavji
ReMax Real Estate Showcase

“You have a winner – your book will become a permanent part of my reference library. It is wonderful, easy to read and understand. It is difficult to say which chapter or section I like best because all of it is relevant. I like the personal stories which helped me to connect to you and the many, many tips throughout which will be very helpful to me when I am in the hot seat.”

Angela Sealy, President
Facilitators Inc.