Speaking Scared, Sounding Good: Public Speaking for the Private Person

You have just been told to make a few opening remarks at the next company meeting. You nervously smile and say Sure, but before the word reaches your lips, your heart begins to race and your hands turn cold and clammy. You know you have to go through with it, but you hate to speak in front of any group let alone people you know. For millions, the idea of public speaking is terrifying actually ranking ahead of the fear of death. Many books on public speaking promise to turn shy talkers into impressively confident speakers, but Speaking Scared, Sounding Good is different. Written by Dr. Peter Desberg, a practicing psychologist who has taught thousands of people to speak in front of groups, it doesn’t make ridiculous claims. What it does do is provide you with proven techniques that will enable you to make it through any speech and even though you may still be nervous sound as if you know what you are talking about. You’ll learn how to relax, how to focus and how to set reachable goals for yourself. Through worksheets and self-tests, you’ll be able to isolate and address your individual needs. The author even discusses the unique speaking problems associated with dyslexia.