Flip the Fear of Public Speaking - Paperback

by Julianne Sigrun Kissack (Author)

Have you ever felt nervous about speaking or presenting at work or in school? Have you ever felt anxious about giving a speech at a wedding, funeral, or graduation? If you are one of the millions of people worldwide who fear public speaking, the time has come to flip your fear. Flip the Fear of Public Speaking will show you how to master your fear and approach the podium, or boardroom, with confidence and the ability to capture and engage an audience. No longer do you have to suffer from going red in the face, freezing up, shaking, or fainting. No longer will your career advancement, or academic achievement, be hindered by the inability to stand up in front of your colleagues or classmates. Flip the Fear of Public Speaking presents practical, proven principles for transforming your terror of public speaking into energy, enthusiasm, and the power to persuade an audience. Flip the Fear of Public Speaking will leave you with a transferable skill set for challenging fear and achieving the personal and professional success you deserve. Strategies for overcoming and channeling the intense fear of public speaking are described in six inspiring, empowering chapters. Each chapter includes one simple to execute, proven principle with personal examples and a short exercise. The appendix includes additional practical tools to aid speaking success such as the "Emergency Speech Plan" and "Speaking Relaxation Exercises."