“Whether you’re an academic or expert with world-changing research to share, a candidate preparing for that big job interview, or an activist drumming up support for a worthy cause, speaking with confidence isn’t a soft skill, it’s a necessity,” Miller commented.  

Drawing on more than 30 years’ experience in journalism, broadcasting and media training, Miller shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help people communicate with clarity and credibility.

“Almost everyone feels nervous before presenting. The good news is, you can learn skills to nail a work presentation, speak on a panel, blitz a job interview, pitch to investors, or handle tricky  questions in a live radio or TV interview. Competence builds confidence,” Miller commented.

Speak Up is designed as a practical, easy-to-use guide for professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, creatives and community advocates. Readers will learn: 

• How to manage nerves and perform under pressure
• Techniques for structuring clear, compelling messages
• How to tailor a  message to suit different audiences and formats. 
• Strategies for handling difficult or unexpected questions
• How to prepare effectively for interviews
• Ways to connect with audiences in person and online

With practical tips, simple frameworks and advice on everything from mindset and breathing through to how to handle things when you lose your train of thought, Theresa has written a must-read guide for anyone who’s realised their work won’t simply ‘speak for itself’.  

“Too often, people assume they’re ‘just not good at public speaking,’” Miller said. “But confidence grows from competence. When you understand what your audience wants and how to prepare and structure your message, the fear becomes manageable.”

With the rise in popularity of in-person speaking events, podcasts, panels, webinars and media commentary, communication skills are a must for every professional and advocate. Speak Up offers a timely guide for anyone wanting to step up to the microphone, share their expertise and experience and make an impact.

Launching the book in Sydney, Gold Walkley Award-winning journalist Anne Connolly said “Speak Up offers such valuable advice for anyone fronting the media. Our job would be much easier if people knew these great tips before sitting down to an interview.” 

“Great speakers aren’t born, they’re made: here’s a clear guide for anyone who wants to ditch the nerves and conquer public speaking.” – Catherine Fox AM, commentator, award-winning journalist and author of Breaking the Boss Bias: How to get more women into leadership.

“What I value most about this book is its honesty. Theresa doesn’t glamorise the media or oversimplify public speaking… For journalists, academics, leaders and anyone who believes facts still matter in public life, Speak Up is both a reality check and a generous guide.” – Sandra Sully AM, senior journalist and presenter for 10 News First, Sydney and Queensland.