New book: Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson

If you've done my presentation and/or media interview skills workshops and you'd like a refresher plus some new tips and strategies – my latest book may be your answer: Speak Up: How to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson.

It's on sale from March 1, 2026 and is published by New South Books.

Whatever your role, this easy-to-use guide will empower you to step up to the microphone, tell your story and make an impact. It's my gift to all the brilliant subject matter experts out there who may not yet possess the skills or confidence to tell their important stories.

Speak Up: How to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson by Theresa Miller

In Speak Up, I show you how to successfully share your expertise and experience with an audience – whether it’s creating an inspiring work presentation or media release, blitzing a job interview or nailing your message on a podcast, panel, TV or radio interview.

Speak Up has already received rave reviews:

'I wish I'd found Speak Up at the beginning of my public speaking journey.' – Dr Terri Janke, Indigenous lawyer and author of True Tracks: Respecting Indigenous knowledge and culture

'Speak Up is refreshingly practical. Miller doesn't just tell you to "be confident" – she provides the actual structures, from the "point, reason, example, so what?" framework to crisis communication protocols tested in real-world situations. Her examples range from scientists explaining pandemic modelling to lawyers navigating media scrutiny, making the advice relevant across a range of areas. Speak Up gives the tools to share your message effectively.' – Kim McKay AO, Director and CEO of the Australian Museum

'Theresa Miller writes with the authority of someone who has lived on both sides of the media divide: as a reporter under deadline pressure and as a coach helping people survive those encounters with their credibility intact. 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, presenter for 10 News First, Sydney and Queensland

'Theresa Miller sets out clearly and concisely how to deliver a speech and handle a media interview. I loved that she not only explained what to do in these situations, but also what not to do. The book is an outstanding guide to public speaking from an experienced practitioner.’ – Tim Dunlop, speaker and author of Why The Future Is Workless

‘Theresa Miller is very good at what she does: training people to speak in the media. Speak Up is not a substitute for her coaching, but it does provide a step-by-step guide to getting your message across. Miller manages to cover everything, from having an idea to tailoring it for the audience. And it’s a quick, easy and informative read.’ – Richard Aedy, podcaster and former Radio National presenter

Pre-Order Your Copy Today

RSVP to the Sydney Book Launch Event

You're invited to join me on Friday 6 March for the official launch at Gleebooks. Award-winning ABC journalist Anne Connolly will conduct a Q&A with me, plus we'll have live music, drinks and nibbles. Come and reconnect and make new connections too.

Register for the Launch Here

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