Conclusion

• Author: Faith Dianne Pincus
• Profession: Attorney and former Federal Law Clerk
• Pages: 173-173

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Conclusion

Last Thoughts on Public Speaking

Make no mistake about it: Being a good public speaker is not easy.

To do the job properly, it takes organization, discipline, a flexible

mind, a positive outlook, and the ability to think on your feet. You have

to have poise, diction, confidence, brains, and ability. And it doesn’t hurt

to plaster a big, fat smile on your face every once in a while, either.

But even saying all of that, public speaking is a skill that can be mas-

tered by most anyone.

In the preceding chapters, I have shared with you the advice that I have

been able to assemble over the course of my career coaching and working

with attorneys, executives, and politicians at every stage of their careers.

I have seen attorneys struggle to prepare for their first cases in court.

I have witnessed seasoned CEOs who have had the guts to admit that they

could still improve their skills go back to the drawing board and start from

scratch. And I have seen fumbling politicians rise to the occasion and

motivate an apathetic audience.

But my favorite moments over the years have been watching those

who were afraid of speaking before a crowd overcome those fears and

discover that they had it within themselves to become more powerful and

persuasive speakers.

These moments make it all worthwhile.

I sincerely hope that you will use the tools I have provided for you in

these chapters to become the successful public speaker you wish to become.

You may not believe that you have it in you, but let me make you this as-

surance: If you remember AMI,

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if you meet the needs of your Audience,

and craft a careful and organized Message, and if you develop an interesting

and dynamic Image and Delivery style, you are guaranteed to improve.

Never forget that public speaking is a skill. And skills can be learned—

by anyone.

After that, the possibilities—as the saying goes—are endless.

Best of luck!

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