Table of Contents
Foreword Dr. Richard L. Weaver II ix
Preface xi
Part I Preparation
1 Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking 3
2 The Who, What, Where, When, and How of Preparing a Speech 11
3 Writing the Speech 29
4 Revising the Speech 54
Part II Delivery
5 Body Language-Making the Right Moves 71
6 From a Whisper to a Roar-The Female Voice 80
7 Visual Aids-I See What You're Saying 95
8 Practice Makes Perfect 113
9 Platform Techniques and Etiquette 120
10 Special Concerns for Women at the Lectern 140
11 The Communication Process 169
12 Humor-No Laughing Matter 178
Part III Speaking Situations
13 The Executive Briefing 189
14 Meeting the Media 198
15 Making an Introduction 205
16 Serving as Emcee 212
17 Persuasive Speeches 219
18 Special Occasions 225
Conclusion 238
Index 239