It's Your Time to Shine: How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking, Develop Authentic Presence and Speak from Your Heart - Paperback

by Mark Gelotte (Illustrator), Damon Thomas (Editor), Sandra Zimmer (Author)

People with fear of public speaking have the potential to shine as compelling speakers because they have strong feelings! In this book, Sandra Zimmer shares her unique method to transform stage fright into authentic presence and develop a natural style of speaking. This book sheds new light on the #1 fear. It allows you to see stage fright and fear of public speaking, not as something wrong with you, but as a sign of your sensitivity which you can tap to help you speak from passion and make a difference in the world. It helps you become confident to speak in groups and presentations so you are free to share your ideas, insights and expertise. Gain understanding of what happens in your mind and body during stage fright. Find out how to free the tension and be comfortable in your skin. Learn to develop an authentic presence that holds the attention of others, make genuine connection and speak from your heart to engage and compel others to listen. Learn to let yourself shine!

Author Biography

Sandra Zimmer suffered terrible stage fright as an actress, speaker and teacher. Combining her training in psychology, acting, voice, speech and metaphysics, she developed a method for guiding people to release stage fright and fear of public speaking. Since 1988, she has helped thousands of people to transform fear of speaking into authentic presence. Sandra holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Theatre, Teaching Certification in Voice & Diction and a Doctorate in Esoteric Philosophy. She is the founder of the Self-Expression Center in Houston, Texas where she provides transformational programs that support people to open up and explore their natural abilities to present, perform and communicate. She has taught at The University of Houston Theatre Department, Houston Community College Speech Department, The State Bar of Texas Continuing Legal Education and The University of Houston Law Center. She has designed group and individual training programs for over thirty Fortune 500 companies.