Book Review: How to Communicate with Confidence

Dr. Mike Bechtle

Published: November 11, 2025

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Summary 

"How to Communicate with Confidence" is a pragmatic guide to becoming a better communicator.

Mike Bechtle encourages readers to embrace their own personality and uniqueness as strengths, not something to be erased or altered. He emphasizes the value of both talking AND listening to have a good conversation. He frames communication as a tool for exploration and treasure hunting, which I find wildly intriguing. He coaches on humility and humanity to foster better connections, rather than using communication as a tool to dominate or assert authority or opinions.

There are so many valuable tips and practices in this book for communicators of all levels of experience. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their communication.

What makes this book great: 

• easy to read

• pragmatic

• useful tips and techniques

• inspiring and encouraging

What this book lacks: 

• the religious untertones of this book may be off-putting to some

• some references to technology may seem obsolete or outdated (especially to a younger audience)

Date reviewed: December 16, 2025

Book Links:

• How to Communicate with Confidence by Mike Bechtle | GoodreadsThe Book of Gothel: Memoir of a Witch by Mary McMyne | Goodreads

• How to Communicate with Confidence – Baker Publishing Group