Any who have ever heard Carol Kent deliver a talk know that there’s no one better to teach public speaking. She understands and has mastered each skill, basic or advanced, that you need to make your presentations the kind people can’t tear themselves away from, just as her own talks are. And in Speak Up with Confidence, she presents those skills with great clarity. Just the chapter on learning to tell your own story is worth the price of the book!

“Carol Kent is a master communicator! Speak Up with Confidence is your must-read and must-apply core curriculum for excellence.”

I just went to my library and got out my very used and very marked-up book written by Carol Kent, one of the first editions of Speak Up with Confidence. It is an incredible tool that has helped me for many years as I spoke to women around the world.

I have a few books on my bookshelf with pages that are literally falling out from years of continued use. Speak Up with Confidence is one of those books! I purchased it when I stepped into the world of speaking and writing, after hearing Carol present at a conference. That book has never left my most treasured resource shelf in over ten years. Carol taught me how to share my personal story—and, more importantly, God’s story—in a way that changes the lives of others. She taught me how to say what I needed to say, delete what needed to go, and finally, how to share with purpose and passion. She is one of my heroes and has literally changed the impact of my ministry with her words, written and spoken. This book is a must-have for every speaker and author.

Speak Up with Confidence is a must-read for people who are committed to Christ and want to communicate their faith with greater impact. I’ve attended several Speak Up Conferences and continue to learn fresh approaches to enhance my writing, speaking, business, and ministry leadership.

Carol Kent’s Speak Up with Confidence propels forward movement for intentional professionals! Both practical and inspirational, this book is the secret sauce for mapping messages. Whether you need fresh ideas or gentle reminders, Carol’s expertise will lead you to the next level as a speaker.

Speak Up with Confidence was the first book by Carol Kent I ever read. Dealing with my own lack of confidence as a public speaker and leader, I devoured every word. The rich leadership, biblical content, and practical suggestions fed me, lifted my inner spirit, and spurred me on to trust my own calling. Carol Kent lives to invest in people. As a gifted leader and a seasoned mentor and encourager, Carol naturally empowers. This revised edition of the book will once again find its way into the hands of emerging leaders who desperately need to release their God-given potential.

Speak Up with Confidence is like a GPS for Christian communicators. Carol Kent shows you how to get to your destination. Don’t take the stage without it! You might get lost.