b" Although the advances of technology have both complicated and simplified the\ntask of the technical speaker, you must still remember that great speakers are\n'made, not born. Learning to be a better speaker is similar to learning any\nactivity. Before becoming comfortable as a speaker you need to learn the basic\nskills and the activity seek to keep practicing those skills. Even though it may\nbe intimidating and frustrating at first, the more experience you gain, the more\nproficient and professional you will become. This book provides the foundation,\ntips, and tools you will need to deliver clear, confident, and effective\npresentations to any size group. With "