How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking

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Michael Kinsman shares his tips on how to overcome the fear of speaking in front of an audience. He says it's important to know what you're talking about and your objectives are. The most sophisticated techniques come from Alexander technique and Tai Chi, he says.

Michael J. Gelb shows you how to shape your message so that your audience—big or small, in person or virtual—will care about it.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) The three questions you need to ask before every presentation.

2) How to align your message with your body language.

3) How to channel your anxiety into your performance.

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— ABOUT MICHAEL —

Michael J. Gelb is the world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Innovate Like Edison and Discover Your Genius. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies. His new book is Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Overcome Fear and Supercharge Your Career.

• Book: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

• Book: Present Yourself!: Capture Your Audience with Great Presentation Skills

• Book: The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World

• Website: MichaelGelb.com

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Book: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

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