Arriving October, 2021
Move the Room will transform the way you deliver a speech, close a deal or motivate your team. Even the most seasoned and effective public speakers will find something new and useful in Trevor Currie’s insightful book.”
— Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell is Human

Move the Room
Seven Secrets of Extraordinary Speakers

Powerful speaking is a force multiplier. When you combine high-calibre speaking with any other skill, the multiplying force of the impact you can have is profound. That impact can not only help you close a deal, galvanize a team, or shift how you’re perceived, it can be the catalyst that helps put your dent in the universe. Trevor calls it moving the room.

Actionable methods to amplify your speaking power and put you in demand

Move the Room is a practical playbook of approaches you can apply instantly to elevate and amplify your speaking. Beyond just theory, you’ll learn how to prepare, frame and deliver engaging communication that transforms functional talks into unforgettable storytelling. These are real-world best practices designed to compound your success and confidence as a speaker each and every time you need to deliver. 

Lessons from the most watched stage in the world

Move the Room breaks new ground for professionals wanting to strengthen their leadership impact by gleaning insights from some of the most popular and influential speakers today. Trevor has scrutinized 100 of the most watched and shared TED Talk videos since the series’ inception, analyzing them across over 50 measures to distill seven fundamental learnings that exemplify exceptional speakers.

Woven into these techniques are Trevor’s own insights and examples, extracted from almost 25 years of preparing national and global leaders for career-defining keynotes and presentations.

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“An extraordinarily practical book for speakers who want to persuade or motivate in settings large or small.”
— Nigel Wright, senior managing director, Onex Corporation and former chief of staff to the Prime Minister of Canada
“A systemic analysis of great presenters and presentations that is an incredible gift to all who aspire to master speaking to groups of people large and small.”
— Jon Lax, vice president of product design, Facebook Reality Labs
Move the Room combines practical insights and real-life examples to illustrate how speaking opportunities can become force multipliers that propel you to accomplish more.
— Duncan L. Sinclair, chair, Deloitte LLP Canada and Chile
Trevor Currie captures lightning in a bottle with his latest book, Move the Room, which delivers smart, practical approaches and insights essential for delivering powerful and unforgettable keynotes, confidently closing a deal or simply inspiring your team.
— Doug Murphy, CEO, Corus Entertainment Inc.
Drawing on years of presentation consulting and in-depth analysis of many of the world’s most famous speakers, Trevor teaches even the most unsure speakers to own the stage. A must-read for aspiring and seasoned professionals.
— Cameron Fowler, chief strategy & operations officer, BMO Financial Group
For anyone who aspires to generate buy-in with a newfound sense of confidence and impact, Currie’s book will forever change your audience’s perceptions of you and your ideas.
— Miyo Yamashita, president & CEO, The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Move the Room is jam-packed with actionable advice and animated with instructive and inspiring examples. An easy and worthwhile read, the book offers practical tools for improving your speaking and enhancing your profile in the market.
— Stephanie Willson, chief client relations & marketing officer, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
As I read Move the Room, I found myself repeatedly saying, “That’s so good!” Unlike other business books you’ll want to keep reading because the strategies are quick, and written in Currie’s friendly, witty way. This book will build your skills and confidence as you learn to improve your craft of speaking and leading.
— Alison Leung, head of marketing, Canada at Shopify
Two parts pragmatic advice, one part inspiration, Move the Room will help you stand apart in a professional crowd by mastering public speaking. Trevor’s career of coaching high-performance speakers is evident throughout, and this book will become a go-to guide for the occasional presenter all the way to the seasoned orator.
— David Morgenstern, senior managing director, Accenture
I have seen firsthand the transformation of those who have worked with Trevor Currie. They have all successfully taken their speaking skills to the next level by learning how to effectively deliver their message with confidence, clarity, and persuasiveness. Through this book, leaders and influencers everywhere can now access Trevor’s brilliant insights and practical approach. It’s a career game changer!
— Deborah M. Dalfen, chief professional resources officer, Torys LLP
Move the Room is chock-full of real-life stories and actionable takeaways for anyone who needs to move their audience to take action. If you’re in the business of influencing others, Move the Room gives you an unfair advantage.”
— John Warrillow, Founder, The Value Builder System™, author of Built to Sell, The Automatic Customer and The Art of Selling Your Business
Move the Room will dramatically elevate your speaking skills; my movie pitch presentations have changed forever. Shhh…please don’t tell the other studios!”
— Greg Mason, Entertainment Marketing Executive
“The deep insights and reliable strategies in Move the Room turns the fear of public speaking on its head. It allows you to address the subjects that may make us feel most vulnerable, which deep within, we understand is the key to connecting to others on a truly authentic and inspirational level.”
— Jeff Davis, chief legal & corporate affairs officer, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
“This book gives you the keys to kingdom: The “how” of effective communication, illustrated powerfully and practically.”
— Bruce Sellery, Best-selling author of Moolala, money columnist for CBC

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