Matthew Cossolotto, Author of "The Joy of Public Speaking," Appears on "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden"

Cleveland & Brussels & Washington, July 3, 2025 -- Matthew Cossolotto (aka The Podium Pro), speaker and author of the award-winning The Joy of Public Speaking, announced today that he recently presented his signature speech  ("From Stage Fright to Stage Delight") to the Oberlin (Ohio) Rotary Club and taped an interview on "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden." Marques Ogden is a former NFL player turned entrepreneur, a successful keynote speaker, and the host of one of the top podcasts worldwide.

Both of these events -- as well as the launch of the eBook edition of The Joy of Public Speaking -- are part of Cossolotto's ongoing campaign to "spread the joy" of public speaking to as many people as possible in the U.S. and internationally.

A former aide to Congressman Leon Panetta, Cossolotto's high-profile leadership communications career spans the corridors of power and influence on both sides of the Atlantic – from NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, to the Speaker's Office in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a guest speaker, workshop leader, and speech coach, Cossolotto has shared his ideas and expertise with a wide range of domestic and international audiences, including corporations, associations, government agencies, conferences, schools, community groups, and nonprofits/NGOs.

Spread the Joy Campaign: From Stage Fright to Stage Delight!

In 2025, Cossolotto has been stepping up his promotional efforts, including an appearance  on The Douglas Coleman Show and taping interviews on a number of other podcasts, including Achieving Success with Olivia Atkin, The Unfiltered by G'ade, and Real Talk with Grace Redman.

Cossolotto commented: "Studies show that about 75 percent of people worldwide -- roughly six billion people! -- are hampered by some degree of anxiety or trepidation about public speaking. My mission is to empower as many people as possible to banish the fear and embrace the joy of public speaking. So it's exciting to spread the joy by giving interviews and presentations about making the shift from stage fright to stage delight."

To book Matthew Cossolotto as a guest speaker, workshop leader, or speech coach, visit www.MatthewCossolotto.com.