Introduction. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: Giving a Speech. Chapter 2: Getting Ready to Speak. Chapter 3: Making the Most of Research. Chapter 4: Organizing Your Speech. Part II: Preparing Your Speech. Chapter 5: Body Building: Strengthening the Content of Your Speech.

Chapter 6: Getting Off on the Right Foot: Introductions. Chapter 7: All?s Well That Ends Well: Conclusions. Part III: Making Your Speech Sparkle. Chapter 8: Making Sense of Your Speech. Chapter 9: Getting the Words Right. Chapter 10: Making Eye Contact Count: Visual Aids. Part IV: Delivering Your Speech. Chapter 11: Overcoming Stage Fright.

Chapter 12: Body Language: What?s Out, What?s In, and What?s International. Chapter 13: Handling Questions. Chapter 14: Handling the Audience. Part V: Common Speaking Situations. Chapter 15: Speaking to the City Council and School Board. Chapter 16: Small Talk: Impromptu Speaking and Introducing Other Speakers. Chapter 17: Panels and Roundtables. Chapter 18: Debates.

Chapter 19: International Speaking. Chapter 20: Virtual Meetings: Phone, Video, and Web. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 21: Ten Types of Humor That Anyone Can Use. Chapter 22: Ten Things to Check Before You Speak. Index.