Learning made easy

Includes index.

Part 1: Laying the groundwork -- Chapter 1: Getting started wtih public speaking -- Chapter 2: Getting your brain in the game -- Part 2: Diagnosing and treating common affliction -- Chapter 3: Overcoming performance anxiety -- Chapter 4: Curing common vocal problems -- Chapter 5: Conquering imposter syndrome: you are who you think you are -- Part 3: Preparing your speech and training yourself -- Chapter 6: Crafting a captivating speech -- Chapter 7: Using visual aids -- Chapter 8: Being funny (or trying to) -- Chapter 9: Practicing your speech -- Chapter 10: Becoming a vocal athlete -- Part 4: Fine-tuning your delivery -- Chapter 11: Prepping your mind for public speaking -- Chapter 12: Mastering the ABCs of articulation -- Chapter 13: Good vibrations: resonance -- Part 5: Enhancing your speech -- Chapter 14: Breath, tone, and pitch -- Chapter 15: Getting body language into the act -- Chapter 16: Ready, set, go! -- Part 6: It's show time: plying your trade -- Chapter 17: Acing the interview -- Chapter 18: Engaging in witty repartee -- Chapter 19: If at first you don't succeed -- Part 7: The part of tens -- Chapter 20: Ten (or so) tips for stage fright -- Chapter 21: Ten ways to improve your delivery Chapter 22: Ten tips for preparing to speak.

Many of you face the idea of speaking in public with stark terror, right? Rejoice! This book will help you banish your fears for good. Whether you need to make a business pitch, give a presentation, address a conference, ace a job interview, or offer a rousing wedding toast, you'll discover how to identify and fix the problems that are stealing your confidence. You'll learn to put the right words together and deliver them in a way that makes your listeners pay attention--and feel glad they did.-- Publishers description.