Contents

2. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
3. INTRODUCTION: Confessions of a Former Opera Singer
4. CHAPTER 1 Before You Speak:
5. What Is Public Speaking, and Where Does It Happen?
6. CHAPTER 2 Start with Strategy:
7. The Three Most Important Questions to Ask Before a Speech or Presentation
8. CHAPTER 3 Write the Speech:
9. A Process to Write Any Speech or Presentation
10. CHAPTER 4 Empower Your Audience:
11. Critical Tools to Connect with Your Audience
12. CHAPTER 5 Polish the Speech:
13. The Final Steps Most People Neglect
14. CHAPTER 6 Show What You Mean:
15. The Three Movements That Make Your Speech Come Alive
16. CHAPTER 7 Pause and Breathe:
17. Calm Your Nerves and Strengthen Your Voice
18. CHAPTER 8 Give the Speech:
19. All Those Last-Minute Details
20. CHAPTER 9 Illustrate the Speech:
21. How to Use Visual Aids and Technology
22. CHAPTER 10 Prepare for the Unexpected:
23. How to Speak Off the Cuff and Answer Questions
24. CHAPTER 11 Speak in Different Situations:
25. On Calls, On Panels, or Across Borders
26. CHAPTER 12 Build Your Executive Presence:
27. Five Components to Bring Out Authority and Authenticity
28. CHAPTER 13 Find Your Courage to Speak:
29. How to Use This Book to Speak Up
30. ENDNOTES
31. INDEX