The Elements of Great Public Speaking : How to Be Calm, Confident, and Compelling

Thanks viii Introduction: Talk Isn't Cheap 1(5) The Right Topic 6(6) Managing Fear 12(7) What, Where, When, and to Whom 19(6) Before You Begin to Write the Speech 25(12) Writing the Speech 37(24) Visual Aids 61(7) Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse 68(5) Delivery 73(19) Question and Answer Periods 92(7) Dealing with the Media 99(5) Impromptu Speaking 104(4) Introducing and Thanking a Speaker 108(6) Acting as a Master of Ceremonies 114(6) Presenting and Accepting an Award 120(5) Delivering a Eulogy 125(3) Proposing a Toast 128(4) Chairing a Meeting 132(3) Becoming a More Interesting Speaker 135(5) Don't Wreck Your Career at the Lectern 140(3) Index 143