Tried-and-true tips for dazzling your audience, conquering your public speaking jitters and delivering a dynamite speech.

Anxious About Public Speaking?

Have no fear!

Use this friendly guide as your personal arsenal of tools to overcome stage fright and build a rapport with your audience. From researching your topic and preparing the room to crafting a riveting address, these savvy tips will help you deliver a masterful presentation.

LEARNING THE ‘DUMMIES’ WAY:

• Explanations in plain English;
• ‘Get in, get out’ information;
• Icons and other navigational aids;
• Tear-out cheat sheet; top ten lists; and
• A dash of humor and fun.

PUBLIC SPEAKERS DISCOVER HOW TO:

• speak with confidence;
• create spectacular visual aids;
• add power with body language;
• address international and virtual audiences; and,
• answer questions the right way.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.

Part I: Getting Started.

• Chapter 1: Giving a Speech.
• Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Speak.
• Chapter 3: Making the Most of Research.
• Chapter 4: Organizing Your Speech.

Part II: Preparing Your Speech.

• Chapter 5: Body Building: Strengthening the Content of Your Speech.
• Chapter 6: Getting Off on the Right Foot: Introductions.
• Chapter 7: All’s Well That Ends Well: Conclusions.

Part III: Making Your Speech Sparkle.

• Chapter 8: Making Sense of Your Speech
• Chapter 9: Getting the Words Right
• Chapter 10: Making Eye Contact Count: Visual Aids.

Part IV: Delivering Your Speech

• Chapter 11: Overcoming Stage Fright.
• Chapter 12: Body Language: What’s Out, What’s In, and What’s International.
• Chapter 13: Handling Questions.
• Chapter 14: Handling the Audience.

Part V: Common Speaking Situations.

• Chapter 15: Speaking to the City Council and School Board.
• Chapter 16: Small Talk: Impromptu Speaking and Introducing Other Speakers.
• Chapter 17: Panels and Roundtables.
• Chapter 18: Debates.
• Chapter 19: International Speaking.
• Chapter 20: Virtual Meetings: Phone, Video, and Web.

Part VI: The Part of Tens.

• Chapter 21: Ten Types of Humor That Anyone Can Use.
• Chapter 22: Ten Things to Check Before You Speak.Index.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR – MALCOLM KUSHNER

Malcolm Kushner is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication who has been profiled in a number of publications and appeared on CNN, NPR, and The Larry King Show