Introduction

Part 1: Identifying the Fears

1: When Fear Controls You

2: Top Myths Revealed

3: Getting into Your Personal Fears

Part 2: Preparing to Beat Your Anxiety

4: The Big "O": Objective and Organization

5: How to Prepare to Reduce Anxiety

6: Using Support People to Help You Practice

7: What to Do and Not Do Before a Talk

Part 3: Toolbox for the Nervous Speaker

8: Thoughts and Behaviors

9: Body, Face and Voice

10: Techniques to Increase Confidence

11: How to Work with Your Audience

Part 4: Using the Tools in the Real World

12: Impromptu Speaking

13: Performance and Presentations

14: Social Interactions

15: For Women or Men Specifically

16: Recovering from a Speaking Crisis or Blunder

17: Finding Speaking Opportunities for Continued Practice and Polish