Collins Public Speaking: Conquer Your Nerves and Make a Great Impression (Collins S.)

The only guide you'll need to help you make that speech a success. The very thought of standing up in front of and then addressing an audience is sufficient to fill most people with blind terror, whether it's to be a wedding speech, a work presentation, or simply proposing a toast. Yet speaking effectively in public is a skill that can be learned like any other, and this guide will teach you the techniques and tips to overcome your nerves and become an effective speaker, whatever the situation. Covering all the practical techniques needed to plan, write, and present any speech successfully, this guide is packed with advice and hints on speeches for a wide variety of occasions, from family gatherings to formal, social, or business events. A useful selection of quotations are organized by subject.