title: Facing the fear of speaking in public.
abstract: The tools and talents of public speaking can help in many ways that do not involve a lectern. The steps involved in preparing a speech can help organize any problem-solving discussion. Effective speaking ability is an asset in most professions, and your success or failure in this area affects the others' perceptions of your professional capacity.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bennett
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D005239:Fear; D006801:Humans; D011340:Problem Solving; D012919:Social Behavior; D014956:Writing