Public speaking is a common phobia, yet it doesn' t have to be that way! There are identifiable keys to making a great speech, and mastering them is easy. Designed to eliminate the fear from every speaking situation, whether spearheading presentations at work, offering a wedding toast, or delivering a heartfelt eulogy, these professional speechmakers' strategies and techniques encompass everything from coping with jitters to determining how long a speech should be for any occasion. There' s advice on the " do' s and don' ts" of injecting comic stories and anecdotes, practice exercises, and even pre-written speeches that can be personalized for any last-minute occasion.