Table of Content

Truth 1 Public speaking is not easy, but it’s certainly doable Truth 2 The key to success is preparation Truth 3 Rehearsal is essential Truth 4 Emulating good speakers will make you better Truth 5 Establish goals for your presentation Truth 6 A presentation is a learning occasion

Truth 7 Talk is the work Truth 8 Know what your audience is looking for Truth 9 There is a difference between speaking and writing Truth 10 Preparing a presentation is a relatively simple process Truth 11 Begin by analyzing your audience Truth 12 Know about your audience

Truth 13 Understand what makes people listen Truth 14 Your speaking style makes a difference Truth 15 Anticipate the questions your audience brings to your presentation Truth 16 Listening matters Truth 17 Being an active listener brings real benefits Truth 18 You can overcome the barriers to successful communication

Truth 19 Develop support for your presentation Truth 20 Understand the power of your content Truth 21 The kinds and quality of evidence matter to your audience Truth 22 Structure can help carry an inexperienced speaker Truth 23 Find support for your presentation Truth 24 Use the Internet to support your presentation

Truth 25 Select a delivery approach Truth 26 Your introduction forms their first impression Truth 27 Begin with a purpose in mind Truth 28 Keep your audience interested Truth 29 Conclusions are as important as introductions Truth 30 Have confidence in your preparation Truth 31 Repeat the process as often as possible

Truth 32 All speakers get nervous Truth 33 Recognize anxiety before it begins Truth 34 Deal with nervous behaviors Truth 35 Keep your nervousness to yourself

Truth 36 Most information is transferred nonverbally Truth 37 The nonverbal process can work for you Truth 38 Nonverbal communication has specific functions Truth 39 Nonverbal communication is governed by key principles Truth 40 Nonverbal communication has an effect on your audience

Truth 41 Visual aids can help your audience understand your message Truth 42 Understand visual images before you use them Truth 43 Choose the right visual Truth 44 Use PowerPoint effectively Truth 45: Consider speaking without visuals

Truth 46 Assess the mood of your audience Truth 47 Answer the audience's questions Truth 48 Handle hostility with confidence

Truth 49 Know as much as possible about the location Truth 50 Use the microphone to your advantage Truth 51 Know your limits References Acknowledgments About the Author

Salient Features

• How to systematically manage your anxiety and keep it from affecting your presentation.


• How to prepare quickly and efficiently, and give yourself the best chance for success.


• How to handle any audience confidently, even hostile questioners.


• What you need to know about listening, non-verbal communication, PowerPoint, microphones, and a whole lot more.