Testimonials Praising Matthew Cossolotto
Speechwriter/Coach and Author of All The World’s A Podium
“Whatever your level of experience as a speaker—whether you suffer from severe stage fright or simply want to improve your level of connection and rapport with the audience—this little book can make a very big difference.”
From the Foreword by
Granville Toogood
Author, The Articulate Executive
Chairman, The Liminal Group
“Bravo! Matthew deserves a prolonged standing ovation for All The World’s A Podium. The insights he shares are original, incisive, creative, and refreshing. My message to all speakers about this book can be summed up in three words: Read, heed, and succeed!”
Jim Wright
Former Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
“I've known Matthew for more than 15 years. We worked closely together during our days at GTE. More recently, Matthew has been working very successfully as a speechwriter and coach with several executives at MasterCard. I can attest personally to Matthew's professionalism, his creativity, and his effectiveness as an executive speechwriter and speech coach. I highly recommend Matthew's executive communication services to others without hesitation.”
Harvey W. Greisman
Group Executive, Worldwide Communications
MasterCard Worldwide
“Whether you have an audience of one or an audience of thousands, the important thing is to get your message across effectively. In All The World’s A Podium, Matthew Cossolotto packs a wealth of experience into a handy guide, enabling each of us to become a ‘Podium Pro.’ Well done!”
Lou Tice, Chairman
The Pacific Institute, Inc.
"Over the past few years, Matthew has coached me on my presentation skills and worked with me on several speeches and videos. His expert insights and assistance, based on his innovative Podium Power! programs, have been extremely helpful to me personally. I have recommended Matthew's services to other executives within the company, and I enthusiastically recommend his services to any executive or organization looking for speechwriting or speech coaching support."
Jim Braselton
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Sales
Lafarge North America
“All The World’s A Podium stands head and shoulders above the typical public speaking primer. Matthew Cossolotto is a speaking guru's guru, the Anthony Robbins of public speaking."
TJ Walker
President, Media Training Worldwide
Founder, The Speaking Channel
“If the thought of speaking in front of a crowd of people gives you the willies, Matthew Cossolotto's All The World's A Podium is the right medicine for you—a healthier and more effective alternative to a stiff drink, a security blanket, and a bottle of Valium.”
Hendrik Hertzberg
Former White House Speechwriter
Author, Politics: Observations and Arguments
“Based on my many decades as a public speaker – from the high school debate team to the 1980 presidential debates and beyond – I applaud and appreciate the invaluable messages contained in All The World’s A Podium. Matthew's book offers readers many useful, innovative, and thought-provoking ideas about effective public speaking. I hope it will enjoy a wide readership.”
John B. Anderson
1980 Independent Presidential Candidate
President, Center for Voting and Democracy
“I know Matthew's work. I can attest to the world-class quality of his writing and the soundness of his ideas. I recommend his new book and his coaching programs to any executive looking to enhance his or her podium power.”
H. Brian Thompson
“For years I had struggled to get across my ideas in large public gatherings. A work colleague of mine who had made significant progress in public speaking suggested Matthew Cossolotto at Ovations would be helpful. After only a few sessions with Matthew, my boss and many others commented on what strength I had developed in public speaking -- a complete reversal from what had been a persistent personal weakness for over ten years of reviews. The impact of Matthew's coaching on my ability to lead has been substantial. While the journey is not complete, it was good to have Matthew accompany me on the first couple of big steps. Many thanks!”
David Cheney
VP HR North American Cement Division
Lafarge North America
“Every once in a while a book comes along that conveys many important ideas in a deceptively simple, unthreatening way. My friend Matthew Cossolotto's All The World's A Podium is such a book. I highly recommend this book to any speaker interested in exploring the art -- and the heart -- of authentic speaking.”
Lee Glickstein
Author, Be Heard Now
Founder, Speaking Circles International
“In his books and personal empowerment programs, Matthew Cossolotto is doing what King, Kennedy and Reagan only dreamed of doing: Giving real power to people to make positive changes in their lives.”
Ken Shelton
Editor, Leadership Excellence Magazine
“I've seen Matthew in action as a speech coach. I'm a big fan of his authentic speaking approach, based on the key notion that there's no such thing as public speaking. I believe the coaching concepts Matthew has collected in this little book are uniquely effective and powerful. ”
Ambassador Michael Samuels
Founder and CEO, Samuels International Associates, Inc.
“As one who frequently speaks to large audiences, I found All The World's A Podium beneficial and full of useful suggestions that will make those nervous butterflies disappear!”
Sherry L. Mueller, Ph.D.
President, National Council for International Visitors
Matthew - Just want to tell you how much I enjoyed your book (All The World's A Podium) and find it both an inspiration and a source of great philosophical and practical support. As one who has the chance to speak in "public" quite often, I find your advice invaluable. And I expect to keep this powerful little book near at hand for a long time to come. Hank Whittemore Author, The Monument (www.shakespearesmonument.com) “We have been preaching for some time the concepts you so clearly outlined in your book All the World's a Podium. While it is small in size, we have found it is chock full of information for the novice to the experienced speaker. We are currently offering it to individuals in our Public Speaking Boot Camps. Keep up the good work.”
Barb Sherf & D. Mike Smith
www.CommunicationsPro.com
“In All the World's a Podium, you said to speak as if you were speaking to your best friend. When I started to think this way, my fear of public speaking diminished to the point that it is nearly over. I speak continually now in front of the City Commission ... even got up last year and spoke in front of the Palm Beach County Commission on a very important issue. If I had not read your wonderful little book, I would still have some stupid fear today.”
Lynn Anderson
Treasurer of Citizens Come First and Save Our Neighborhood
Palm Beach County and Lake Worth, Florida
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