Mastering the art of public speaking

A very workman-like article this. Yes it covers many of the success basics for public speaking.
Is public speaking an art, by the way? I like the fact that creativity is so vital, so I guess I’ll agree, but there is a certain amount of science in it, as this article seems to suggest in many ways.
But what I like is the last point….
… and it can be such a challenge to be yourself in public speaking. If confidence and self esteem are low, then the challenge is huge, and the temptation equally huge to be someone else!