Command the Room: An Essential Guide to the Purpose, Plan, and Power Behind Great Speeches and Presentations

Use communication as your key to transformation.

Connection is a fundamental need, but creating it isn’t easy—this is where communication is your cornerstone. But like any foundation, this cornerstone is only as strong as you make it.

Whether you need to share insight, develop a brand, or craft your company’s story, you can make an impact by identifying your purpose, discovering the power in public speaking, and forming a plan for effective presentations. In Command the Room, Greg Smith and Vince Bevacqua share their strategies for building connections through compelling communication. By first analyzing your purpose, you’ll understand your true motivations and the part they play in the story you create. You’ll learn the tools and tactics for speeches that resonate, along with the delivery techniques used by professional speakers. From recognizing your inspiration to understanding how to inspire others, Command the Room is your complete guide to mastering the art of powerful communication.

Greg Smith is a speaking coach, sought-after speaker, and instructor in the Department of Communication at Youngstown State University. Passionate about impactful leadership, Greg earned his MBA in executive leadership, focusing on team-member achievements, communication, and culture-building in the workplace. He has collaborated with some of the world's greatest trainers in public speaking, including John Maxwell, Tony Robbins, and Roger Love.

Vince Bevacqua is a former TV news anchor and reporter. After leaving the news business, Vince used his communication skills in the business world, helping companies with writing, marketing, public relations, and crisis communication. In 2021, Vince and his sons founded Family Tech Connect, a company that provides technology education to senior citizens.