This thoroughly revised textbook is a friendly step-by-step guide that invites readers to view speaking as a life-long journey. The book serves as an accessible core textbook for Public Speaking and Introduction to Communication courses and also provides guidance for individual readers and public speaking workshops.

Portrait

Randy Fujishin taught Communication Studies at West Valley College, USA for 40 years and served as a licensed counseling therapist during his tenure. Randy is currently a conference speaker, communication consultant, and counselor to corporate executives and senior pastors. He is the author of seven books in the field of human communication including Natural Bridges in Interpersonal Communication, 3rd Edition (Routledge, 2024).
Jared Fujishin is a Communication Studies faculty member at West Valley College, USA. He is an award-winning lecturer and a Silicon Valley communication consultant with a passion for helping people learn how to communicate in ways that build meaningful connections with others.