Even though public speaking is the most common of all fears, it doesn't have to be a roadblock on the path to your success. Whether you're speaking to five or five hundred, you can learn to do it with confidence and charisma. The best advice from some of the world's most inspiring speakers is gathered right here. These powerful tips and techniques will help you develop winning material, mentally prepare for your presentation, and communicate a powerful message. Besides the basics of public speaking, you'll also learn how to think on your feet, play off your audience, and banish anxiety and stress. Make your next speech a dynamic presentation full of energy and personality. Contents include: Compelling Stories: The Inside Story-Patricia Fripp; Creating an Effective Presentation: Preparing for Success, Controlling the Environment, and Overcoming Fear-Laura Stack; Yikes! They Can See Me Naked!-Vanna Novak; So You Want to Be a Speaker: But What Am I Going to Say?-Greg Reid & Les Brown; Communication Skills to Influence and Persuade-Chris Widener; How to Communicate Like a Pro-Nido Qubein; Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking: Relaxation and Preparation for Presentations and Speaking-Lorraine Howell; Give Speeches from Memory: You Can Do It!-Ron White; Let Nervousness Nudge You to Peak Performance-Dianna Booher; Communication and the Art of Persuasion-Jim Rohn; Communication: The Master Skill to Powerful Relationships-Brian Tracy; Phob-Ease: Overcoming Stage Fright, Speaking in Public-Dr. Howard Liebgold