James McGovern is a secondary teacher in St Mary's CBS in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford.

His book, "Stand Up, Speak Out: Memoir of a Public Speaking and Debating Tutor" tells the story of his students who became national speaking and debating champions.

What's the secret to it?  Can anyone have the confidence to be a great public speaker?

McGovern spoke to Ivan on this evening's edition of the Hard Shoulder.