Some people are born speakers. Most are not. Hence, you are not alone when you say that you do not enjoy making speeches and speaking in front of a large audience. Stage fright is inevitable. Actors are always nervous to a certain degree before every play.Perhaps you think your career does not entail public speaking. Well, this is where you’re wrong because no matter what your job is, public speaking ultimately will come into the picture in some ways. This chapter, therefore, focuses on the significance of public speaking in our daily lives and on some specifics of the communication process.Table of ContentsPART ONE: THE FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Chapter 1: Introducing Public SpeakingChapter 2: Public Speaking and YouChapter 3: Getting Started: Your First SpeechChapter 4: Developing Speaker ConfidenceChapter 5: Overcoming Your FearPART TWO: PREPARING YOUR SPEECHChapter 6: Selecting Your TopicChapter 7: Analyzing Your AudiencePART THREE: DEVELOPING YOUR SPEECHChapter 8: Organizing Your SpeechChapter 9: Outlining Your SpeechPART FOUR: PRESENTING YOUR SPEECHChapter 10: Preparing Your Visual Aids Effectively Chapter 11: Delivering Your Message EffectivelyChapter 12: Final Questions