Includes index

What is public speaking? -- Empowering yourself emotionally and mentally -- Empowering yourself physically -- Empowering yourself vocally -- Creating your talk-the nitty gritty of writing and rehearsing writing -- Preparing -- Presenting-creating an experience for your audience

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