Publisher's Synopsis
More than snakes, more than deep water, even more than death, people cite public speaking as their greatest fear. But with more than seventy percent of our jobs requiring the effective presentation of ideas to a group, you need to know "how to speak like a pro."
Seven tips to control stage fright
How to select your subject, gather ideas, and present information
How to start, organize, and end your speech
The importance of practicing-and the dangers of over-practicing
How to seem spontaneous, yet be prepared How to deal with distractions-from hecklers to crying babies
Eight easy-to-follow steps to preparing and presenting a speech and more
With handy checklists after each chapter!
