The train-of-thought method for public speaking. Part 1 Get your speech on track - prepare your topic: assemble your train-of-thought; choose the best topic; speak to your audience's needs; capture your audience's attention; develop your central thought; make your speech meaningful; correct, conclude, revise and dramatize your train-of-thought. Part 2 Get yourself on track - prepare your delivery: imagine speaking with ease; remember your train-of-thought; develop your confidence - practice sessions; polish your speaking style - practice sessions; avoid last-minute panic; speaking up in meetings. Appendices