Present Yourself Book Launch Page

At Women Talk Design, we believe everyone’s voice needs to be heard—especially those we don’t hear from enough.

That's why we created the Present Yourself book. Based on our successful 8-week public speaking course, Present Yourself will guide help you becoming a more confident and effective public speaker, step by step.

With actionable lessons supported by stories and advice from over a dozen brilliant women and nonbinary speakers, this book focuses on how you can carve your own path to speaking–whether in conference stages or in meetings with colleagues.

Someone needs to hear what you have to say.

Coming in early 2024

GET CLEAR ABOUT YOUR WHY

Why should you speak and share your ideas? Learn how to identify your own personal why, what to do with it, and why it matters.

IDENTIFY TOPICS THAT MATTER

What can you specifically share at work or with the world? Learn how to hone in on a topic and quiet that voice in your head that may be working against you.

START WITH STORY

How can you tell a story in a professional setting? Explore why storytelling matters, how to tell a compelling story, and how to incorporate story into any presentation.

STRUCTURE YOUR PRESENTATIONS

What are the ways you can develop effective presentations? Learn what to consider when putting your ideas to words and how to use story to make an impact.

PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS

How can you engage your audience? Learn how to capture their attention, carry them through your presentation, and achieve your presentation goals.

SHOW UP CONFIDENTLY YOU

How should you prepare, calm your nerves, and show up confidently? There's no one right way. Learn techniques for being present and how to tap into your own voice.

SHARE YOUR IDEAS WIDELY

How do you get your ideas out into the world? Dive into what mediums you can use to share your ideas and how to find opportunities to make yourself seen and heard.

Build your community of support

How and when should you invite others into your process? We’ll show you why it's important to build your network, the types of support your need, and how to ask for that support.

Present Yourself guides you through finding your voice, process, and confidence as a speaker.

Present Yourself doesn't just cover how to create a presentation–that’s only one piece. This book shows you how to tap into your own voice, be present, and feel confident. Present Yourself acknowledges that public speaking isn't a level playing field and emphasizes that there is no one right way to speak. You'll learn a framework that you can use over and over again to create more compelling, effective presentations.

In addition to practical tools and advice, Present Yourself features the stories of over a dozen brilliant women and non-binary public speakers and their approach to getting ideas out in the world.

There are a lot of public speaking books out there. This book focuses on you–your voice, your unique needs, and your path as a speaker.

a Preview of Present Yourself...

successfully funded on kickstarter

Present Yourself came to life thanks to the over 420 Kickstarter backers who pledged their support.

About the Authors

Danielle Barnes

Christina Wodtke