Are there people who want to become comedians and speaking professionals but fear that they are too shy or can’t overcome the fear of public speaking? I strongly suspect that there are.

Even though statisticians report that more than 37 million Americans suffer from diagnosable social phobia, common sense suggests that nearly all of us have, at one time or another, had clammy palms and knocking knees because of an intimidating, uncomfortable social situation.

The party where you don’t know a single soul, the crowded lobby of a movie theater, the presentation you’ve been dreading for weeks? Any of these have the potential to ruin your week without necessarily sending you to the psychiatrist’s couch.

The ten simple exercises provided in this book help readers shed their shyness and start socializing with confidence. The book examines shyness by symptoms: physical discomfort, anxious thoughts, and bothersome behaviors. Solutions based in clinically proven cognitive behavioral therapy follow, directly addressing all three shyness symptoms.

Readers can carry the book in a briefcase or purse for last minute support and extra confidence. Once you have embraced the ten simple solutions, you will quickly find that (more…)

Personal Note From Steve Roye:

Don’t wait to become a student of confidence. Learn the skills you need to overcome your shyness, your fear of public speaking and get ready to make your mark on the world as a professional comedian or speaking professional.

You are the master of your own destiny. Take action. Go for your dreams.

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According to recent reviews, Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking: A Proven Method is clearly one the best books on the subject.

In just 140 pages, this book  explains why delivering a speech or presentation to a live audience is a common problem to many people, and more importantly — how an individual can effectively overcome that problem.

Based on actual teaching experiences, the arguments used by the author are presented intelligently and with a clear and easy to follow approach:

Chapter One: Explains three main factors that intervene in creating speech anxiety.

Chapter Two: This chapter starts with a questionnaire to gauge anxiety levels, and defines the symptoms and factors associated with that common ailment (flight or fight mechanism).

Chapter Three:  This chapter recommends the adoption of a “communication orientation” instead of the prevalent “performance orientation” as the most important step in overcoming public speaking anxiety, and delivering a “good” speech.

This is consistent with the approach provided in the Killer Stand-up Online Course.

Chapter Four: Reveals an approach to achieve a comfortable and effective speech delivery. Whether it is stand-up comedy or fomal formal public speaking, you comfort in front of an audience is critical to your success.

Chapter Five: Details key points regarding speech content.

All chapters provide exercises to cement your learning and retention experience. Overcoming Your Fear of Public Speaking: A Proven Method was written by well-respected researcher and communication anxiety specialist Michael Motley. This brief, yet impactful handbook is a must for any course that includes public speaking. This guide offers assistance to any student or entertainer who suffers from speech anxiety or difficulty performing in front of live audiences.

In addition, this handbook offers essential advice on (more…)

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One of the demons most every professional entertainer or speaking professional must face is stage fright — the fear of public speaking. There are resources available to you now to help you conquer your fear of public speaking.

In The SpotLight is a real gift to people experiencing any degree of fear or discomfort in speaking or performing in front of others, either in formal or informal settings.

You will want to read In The SpotLight if you have any anxiousness in speaking or performing in front of others! — Sharon McQuaide, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Fordham University Graduate School of Social ServiceIn The SpotLight should become a handbook for people in the performing arts as well as those who are interested in succeeding in other occupations.

Janet Esposito demonstrates sensitivity, wisdom, and passion in guiding her readers on a path to overcoming their fears and discovering a new-found freedom and power in self-expression. Her enthusiasm for her topic makes for easy and lively reading.

The exercises provided In The Spotlight are a guide to developing communication skills that are essential to all relationships, both professional and personal. Janet Esposito has done a tremendous service (more…)

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