New York Times bestselling author and head of GuruMaker-School of Professional Speaking, Harrison Monarth is a leader in the field of persuasive communication, speaker coaching and message strategy. One of the most sought-after presentation and speech coaches in the United States, he regularly prepares CEOs, senior executives, political candidates and other leading professionals for high-stakes presentations and speaking opportunities. Harrison’s New York Times bestseller, The Confident Speaker (McGraw-Hill 2007), is based on years of research and practice in the field of persuasive communication and high-impact speaking. His book Executive Presence-The Art of Commanding Respect like a CEO (McGraw-Hill 2009) was a Top 10 bestseller in Canada and was named a top business book in Austria and China. Harrison's new book 360 Degrees of Influence (McGraw-Hill 2011) was named a Top 30 business book for 2012 and is available now at all major booksellers.