title: Fear-Less Public Speaking: Simple Tips and Tricks to Make You a Confident Speaker
author: Kevin J. McCue
description: Kevin McCue is a Corporate Trainer from McCue Communication Training, specializing in pubic speaking/presentation skills, leadership, and communication strategies. He has a:  B.A. in Communications from St. Bonaventure University  M.S. in Adult Education from Buffalo State College  Background in advertising and marketing as a copywriter and broadcast producer An avid speaker, presenter, presentation coach, musician, and comedian, Kevin is a member of the American Society for Training &amp; Development, and the National Speakers Association. In 2010, he was a finalist in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. For more information on how Kevin can help you become a confident, sought-after speaker, visit his website for a FREE Tip-Sheet at: www.mccuecommunicationtraining.com
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  Public Speaking Tips 
  (or how to enjoy giving presentations) 
   
  It’s 9am on a Monday morning. Public speaking couldn’t be further 
  from your mind and your manager tells you have to do a 
  presentation to fifty colleagues next week. What’s your response? 
   
  - Do you feel that public speaking is just part of the routine?  
  - Do you respond to the challenge and wonder how you can make 
  your presentation compelling, informative and inspiring?  
   
  Or, like most people do you feel you would rather die than stand up 
  and be judged by the hard unforgiving scrutiny of your fellow man 
  and woman?  
   
  - Is it possible to be an average presenter and learn the skills to 
  become an inspiring and entrancing speaker?  
  - Is it possible to be totally terrified of the mere thought of public 
  speaking yet learn to relax and even enjoy it?  
   
  Without a doubt, the answer is YES! 
   
   
  Public speaking on the increase 
   
  It’s a cliché to say that we live in an information culture. But it’s 
  true! Never 