People fear public speaking more than any other situation. The reluctance to get up in front of an audience is often a major impediment to career advancement and personal development. However, this fear can be overcome. In this program, Caryl Rae Krannich, Ph.D., author of over 40 business and personal development books, reveals the secrets to become an effective speaker, including how to: check the speaking environment, prepare a dynamic introduction, establish instant credibility, project the proper enthusiasm, use visual aids effectively, time a speech correctly, close with power, and handle audience questions. These techniques form the steps any person can take to move from timid to confident, from confusing to intriguing, and from filing time to commanding an audience's attention in the quest to make an effective and memorable speech.