Joan Detz is the author of four highly successful public speaking books.

Since 1984, Joan Detz has run her own speaker services business—writing speeches, coaching executives, offering media training, and conducting workshops internationally for major corporations.

Over the years, many of the top names in business have turned to Joan Detz for speaker services—clients such as The New York Times Company, American Bankers Association, Abbott Laboratories, GE Information Services, R.R. Donnelley & Sons, Sprint, FedEx, Siemens, Canada Life, and Dow.

She has also served as a media spokesperson, appearing often on radio and TV shows.

Joan Detz is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, the prestigious organization of independent nonfiction writers who have met exacting standards of professional achievement.

She frequently speaks to the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators—and is often rated as the "most popular" speaker at professional conferences.

The National Association of Government Communicators has presented Joan Detz with its "Presidents Award".

Joan Detz earned her Master degree on a fellowship from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS?
(St. Martin's Press, 2006), a featured selection of the Newbridge Book Club ... recommended by The Washington Post for "special occasion" speeches.