Public Speaking Learn to develop your public speaking poise, self-confidence and skills. Through presentation and delivery of individual speeches you will experience a variety of effective public speaking techniques such as breathing for relaxation, developing and maintaining eye contact, hand gestures, body language, and how to avoid unnecessary pauses such as "aah" or "umh" that are essential to becoming a success in business and personal settings. Take your first step toward overcoming your fear of public speaking by attending this course!