fear of speaking in public is universal even actors have stage fright: In his biography, the renowned English actor Laurence Olivier describes his enormous fear of performing in public BUT ACTORS LEARN TO USE FEAR TO GREAT ADVANTAGE By employing principles that transform it into liberating potent energy. So can you Excel in making presentations to audiences of any size. discover how to: DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN NERVOUSNESS AND TENSION You will find that nervousness is helpful, but tension is not. It is nervousness that makes you jump out of the way of a speeding car. Nervousness = alertness. Tension keeps you glued to the spot as the car speeds toward you. Tension = paralysis. RID YOURSELF OF PARALYZING TENSION Through physical relaxation exercises. There are several; some long (taking twenty minutes) some short (taking five minutes). The latter are particularly helpful as one goes about one’s daily rounds. And through learning how to prepare mentally before making a speech. USE YOUR HELPFUL NERVES TO FULL ADVANTAGE They are built into your system for excellent and beneficial reasons. Through understanding why you will allow them to assist you. CONFRONT AND MAKE FRIENDS WITH YOUR FEAR You will discover that it is your best friend. Increase your self-awareness In positive ways For instance, you will find that it is always best to face your fear - most of all mid-speech!- and never to turn your back on it. Become a dynamic and expressive speaker Through practicing some of the same exercises of the imagination that actors use in preparing to play roles. Gain mastery of yourself - Therefore of your audience You will have ample time to practice among a group of encouraging people; and enjoy giving excellent speeches

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