The people look at you as if they are very eager and interested to hear what you are about to say. As you start speaking, you notice that all the listeners are leaning forward. They are all smiling and nodding their heads, as if signaling their approval in your ideas.

You feel more and more enthusiastic as your speech goes on. As the speech comes to an end, you are cheered with a standing ovation from the audience. You hear some of them saying, “Great job!” You can tell from the many faces that they want to hear more. It’s an enjoyable experience for both the audience and you.

Now you can become the best public speaker you could ever be.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introducing Public Speaking

Chapter 2: Public Speaking and You

Chapter 3: Getting Started: Your First Speech

Chapter 4: Developing Speaker Confidence

Chapter 5: Overcoming Your Fear

Chapter 6: Selecting Your Topic

Chapter 7: Analyzing Your Audience

Chapter 8: Organizing Your Speech

Chapter 9: Outlining Your Speech

Chapter 10: Preparing Your Visual Aids Effectively

Chapter 11: Delivering Your Message Effectively

Chapter 12: Final Questions