How to Own the Room

Name: How to Own the Room
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Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking

Viv Groskop

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Penguin (Transworld)
14 July 2026

Public speaking guides; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

A celebration of women and public speaking - from great political leaders and stand-up comedians, to campaigners and feminists, this is a powerful little book about what happens when women find their voice.

'Full of helpful concepts... I'm finding it very useful.' Philippa Perry 'Plenty of tips and tricks.' Sunday Times

Most books about public speaking don't tell you what to do when you open your mouth and nothing comes out. And they don't tell you how to get over the anxiety about performance that most people naturally have. They don't tell you what to do in the moments when you are made, as a woman, to feel small. They don't tell you how to own the room.

This book does.

From the way Michelle Obama projects 'happy high status', and the power of J.K. Rowling's understated speaking style, to Virginia Woolf's leisurely pacing and Oprah Winfrey's mastery of inner conviction, what is it that our heroines do to make us sit up and listen - really listen - to their every word? And how can you achieve that impact in your own life?

Here's how.

By: Viv Groskop
Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781804999004
ISBN 10: 1804999008
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 14 July 2026
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Viv Groskop is an award-winning writer, stand-up comedian, playwright and TV and radio presenter. She is the host of the podcast How to Own the Room, with over 2 million downloads and guests including Hillary and Chelsea Clinton, Margaret Atwood, Professor Mary Beard, Nigella Lawson and very occasionally a man like Brian Cox (Succession's Logan Roy). Her books include How to Own the Room- Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking, Lift As You Climb- Women, Ambition and How to Change the Story and Happy High Status- How to Build an Inner Confidence That Lasts. As a performance coach, she works with women and senior teams in business and media, helping them to redefine leadership and authority - and generally worry less about how they come across so they can actually just do their work.

Reviews for How to Own the Room: Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking

I recommend Viv Groskop's How to Own the Room to anyone wanting more self confidence. Full of helpful concepts you can get your head round and embody. I'm finding it very useful. * Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read * Plenty of tips and tricks... The most valuable lesson is that, in Groskop's words, 'You don't have to be a great speaker to give an amazing speech.' * Sunday Times Style magazine * The ultimate guide to public speaking. Inspirational. * Mary Portas * Demystifies the art of talking to people and winning them round to your cause. * The Times * One of my fave life gurus on taking up space and owning your voice. Viv is the perfect teacher. This book is going to help so many people. It's brilliant.' * Emma Gannon, author The Multi-Hyphen Method * An excellent, truly useful guide to getting more women front and centre, encouraging us to take part, noisily, in public life. (The podcast is also fabulous.)' * Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown-Up * The indispensable guide for anyone keen to develop their public presence, written with style and wit. * Mishal Husain * Powerful advice ... useful thoughts and words of wisdom. Groskop gives you all the tools you need. * TES * Easy steps to soothe the nerves and build conifidence. * Nina Stibbe * Must-read guide. * Red *