Publisher's Synopsis
A speaker who looks poised and sounds professional is very impressive, and the ability to speak well in public is important both for work and leisure. This book offers advice on preparing for all types of speeches, from weddings to after-dinner speeches. Starting with preparing yourself and overcoming nerves, the book then gives practical advice on length and content of a speech and draws on examples of other speeches, jokes, comic stories and anecdotes to get you started.
