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I am deeply grateful to the many people who have helped me reach my goal of becoming a professional speaker.

First, I wish to thank my mentors in Toastmasters International who have evaluated my speeches throughout the years.

Special thanks must go to two Past District Governors of Toastmasters’ District 61. Ray Swanson DTM (1990-1991) suggested some exciting changes to the manuscript. Without the special editing touches of Jane Stuart DTM (1992-1993) “Powerful Presentations” would not be a reality today.

Many thanks, also, are due to Martine, my wife, who proof read the many manuscripts - and who continued to believe in me!

I also want to thank Jim York, who helped me put my thoughts in proper order at a critical time in my life and Denis, of Denis L. Cauvier Seminars who was a guiding light through the first few difficult months of my full-time speaking career. He helped me to concentrate on the importance of doing “first things first”.

I have included some proverbs and maxims in the book. A few of them are mine; some are partly mine; some are borrowed. I have given credit to the authors, wherever possible.