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| Introduction | |
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| Some Initial Truths | |
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| Public speaking is not easy, but it's certainly doable | |
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| The key to success is preparation | |
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| Rehearsal is essential | |
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| Emulating good speakers makes you better | |
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| Establish goals for your presentation | |
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| A presentation is a learning occasion | |
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| The Truth About Getting Ready to Speak | |
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| Talk is the work | |
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| Know what your audience is looking for | |
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| There is a difference between speaking and writing | |
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| Preparing a presentation is a relatively simple process | |
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| Begin by analyzing your audience | |
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| Know your audience | |
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| The Truth About What Makes People Listen | |
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| Understand what makes people listen | |
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| Your speaking style makes a difference | |
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| Anticipate the questions your audience brings to your presentation | |
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| Listening matters | |
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| Being an active listener brings real benefits | |
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| You can overcome the barriers to successful communication | |
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| The Truth About Developing Support for Your Presentation | |
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| Develop support for your presentation | |
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| Understand the power of your content | |
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| The kinds and quality of evidence matter to your audience | |
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| Structure can help carry an inexperienced speaker | |
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| Find support for your presentation | |
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| Use the Internet to support your presentation | |
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| The Truth About Getting Up to Speak | |
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| Select a delivery approach | |
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| Your introduction forms their first impression | |
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| Begin with a purpose in mind | |
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| Keep your audience interested | |
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| Conclusions are as important as introductions | |
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| Have confidence in your preparation | |
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| Repeat the process as often as possible | |
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| The Truth About Managing Anxiety | |
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| All speakers get nervous | |
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| Recognize anxiety before it begins | |
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| Deal with nervous behaviors | |
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| Keep your nervousness to yourself | |
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| The Truth About Nonverbal Communication | |
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| Most information is transferred nonverbally | |
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| The nonverbal process can work for you | |
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| Nonverbal communication has specific functions | |
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| Nonverbal communication is governed by key principles | |
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| Nonverbal communication has an effect on your audience | |
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| The Truth About Visual Aids | |
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| Visual aids can help your audience understand your message | |
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| Understand visual images before you use them | |
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| Choose the right visual | |
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| Use PowerPoint effectively | |
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| Consider speaking without visuals | |
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| The Truth About Handling an Audience | |
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| Assess the mood of your audience | |
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| Answer the audience's questions | |
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| Handle hostility with confidence | |
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| The Truth About What Makes a Presentation Work | |
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| Know as much as possible about the location | |
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| Use the microphone to your advantage | |
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| Know your limits | |
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| References | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| About the Author | |