As founding member and past president of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa, Paul du Toit gained critical insight into the secret for delivering a dazzling presentation--overcoming fear. In this conversational and easy-to-reference guide, he zeroes in on the five great fears most speakers face:

• Fear of other people's opinions
• Fear of confusing the presentation structure
• Fear of not having enough material
• Fear of audience questions
• Fear of losing concentration

Offering breakthrough techniques for making maximum audience impact, the book is comprehensive, informative, and still fun to read. With contributions from renowned experts, it details valuable tools for beginners as well as seasoned presenters.

About the Author

Paul du Toit is one of the world's leading presentation coaches, helping thousands of clients radically improve their communications skills and develop the psychology of a great speaker. He is a former president of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa, and in 2008, he became Africa's first Certified Speaking Professional in twenty-four years. Through his active affiliation with the Global Speakers Federation as past Secretary and nomination for its President Elect, du Toit has gained cutting-edge insights from working with top international clients and presenting at numerous speaker conventions across the globe.