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I was wading through some of my classic audiobooks, and found this gem.  It’s a bit old (2003) but it has a great deal of info on how to speak in front of a group.  Whether that be a large group in an auditorium, a small group in a boardroom, or (IMO) a 5 set in a club/lounge scenario.  The book is more career/business oriented but you can still take a lot of good examples from it to apply to any communication situation.Product Description from Amazon:Field-proven presentation tips and communication skills, from two of today’s top corporate coaches Every business situation is both a presentation and a chance to leave a positive impression. In Talk Your Way to the Top, corporate communications gurus Kevin Daley and Laura Daley-Caravella give readers the know-how to recognize and maximize the opportunities they face throughout the day. Each chapter represents a specific situation, from running a meeting to disagreeing with the boss, and outlines the steps needed to handle it with poise, skill, and success. Communication has a tremendous impact on how professionals are judged. Talk Your Way to the Top gives them the skills they need to: Know when and where to speak up–versus when to shut up Convey passion and make it contagious Connect with an audience on multiple levels From the Back CoverCommunication Strategies for Mastering Each Speaking Opportunity–and Always Making a Positive Impression This book is about people–people like you who have to speak in front of critical listeners as part of their business lives. Since you can’t avoid these situations if you want to advance your career, you may as well get good at them. Talk Your Way to the Top introduces you to a number of situations common to everyday business, then details the skills you need to communicate without fear and make the best impression–whether you are speaking to an audience of 1 or 1,000.