There is no magic formula, no instant key to successful public speaking. As with every element of personal development, public speaking with skill and confidence is reached only by approaching the task one step at a time. This guide describes how to: sell yourself to your audience; master nervous tension; prepare yourself thoroughly before speaking to an audience; devise a good solid presentation; hold people's attention; and perfect your style of delivery. Illustrated throughout with advice on bad habits to avoid and good habits to cultivate, the book also gives valuable guidance on how to deal with questions from the audience and how to use visual aids to maximum effect.