A practical guide to public speaking covering such typical speeches as a keynote, panel participation, workshop, and more. In addition to Yager's own extensive speaking experiences, the author includes excerpts from interviews or communications with other speakers. There are chapters on protocol issues that speakers have to be concerned about as well as 12 of the most dreaded situations you might encounter as a speaker, and how to handle each one. Includes references, resources, and an Appendix; indexed.