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Joel Schwartzberg Books

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Joel Schwartzberg is an award-winning speechwriter, presentation coach, and communication expert. He has worked with major organizations and leaders to improve their messaging and public speaking impact, and he frequently writes and speaks on effective communication strategies.

Known for: Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter

Books by Joel Schwartzberg

Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter

Get to the Point!: Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter

communication·10 min read

In this concise guide, Joel Schwartzberg teaches professionals how to identify, sharpen, and communicate their key points effectively. Drawing from his experience as a public speaking coach, he explains how to transform vague ideas into clear, persuasive messages that resonate with audiences in meetings, presentations, and written communication.

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Identifying Your Point

When I ask professionals what the point of their presentation is, many start listing topics: leadership, innovation, strategy, teamwork. But those aren’t points; they’re subjects. A point is what you’re saying *about* the subject—it’s your stance, your insight, your contribution. The difference seem...

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Clarifying Purpose

Every message you deliver must serve a clear purpose. There are two major kinds of purpose: information and persuasion. Too often, communicators blur the line. They think sharing enough data constitutes persuasion. But information alone does not change minds; it only fills them. Persuasion requires ...

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About Joel Schwartzberg

Joel Schwartzberg is an award-winning speechwriter, presentation coach, and communication expert. He has worked with major organizations and leaders to improve their messaging and public speaking impact, and he frequently writes and speaks on effective communication strategies.

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