Tame the anxiety beast -- Maximize mediocrity -- Mind your mindset -- Don't just do something . . . Stand there! -- Structure your spontaneity -- The f-word of spontaneous speaking -- Going big on small talk -- Toasts that tantalize (and tributes and introductions, too) -- Make that (im)perfect pitch -- Rocking the Q&A -- Feedback that doesn't flop -- The secrets to saying we're sorry

"Develop the life-changing ability to excel in spontaneous communication situations-from public speaking to interviewing to networking-with these essential strategies from a Stanford lecturer, coach, and host of the popular Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast"--