Public speaking is a common phobia, yet it doesn’t have to be that way! There are identifiable keys to making a great speech, and mastering them is easy. Designed to eliminate the fear from every speaking situation, whether spearheading presentations at work, offering a wedding toast, or delivering a heartfelt eulogy, these professional speechmakers’ strategies and techniques encompass everything from coping with jitters to determining how long a speech should be for any occasion. There’s advice on the “do’s and don’ts” of injecting comic stories and anecdotes, practice exercises, and even pre-written speeches that can be personalized for any last-minute occasion.

Imprint: Cassell Illustrated
Distributor: Sterling Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date: 08-28-2006
Pages: 320
Measurements: 9.25in X 6.00in