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

~ (Author), Damon Thomas (Editor), Mark Gelotte (Illustrator)

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Product Description

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!

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Self-Expression Center (June 19, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982348703
• ISBN-13: 978-0982348703
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #620,332 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars well worth reading, October 9, 2009

By	Christine Gust ""a natural approach to th... (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm very grateful Sandra wrote this book. I took her classes years ago, and they helped me transform how I show up when speaking with groups of people. I was always amazed how much everyone else also changed in such a short time. Now, in her book, she communicates what she taught so well in classes and creates a supportive, encouraging space for people to discover what it's like to be an authentic speaker. I refer to it when I'm preparing for a talk or class.

What I most appreciate about Sandra is her commitment to guiding each person to explore his/her way of speaking, rather than teaching a "right" way of doing it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely useful for coaching business leaders, September 3, 2009

By	Sue Brightman (Boulder, Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I read Sandra Zimmer's book as soon as it came out, and have already found it helpful in the coaching I do with business clients. Sandra's section on storytelling is powerful: it's clear, to the point, and most of all it's immediately practical for helping others give presentations with emotional impact. I used Sandra's guidelines in coaching a senior leader whose talks need to influence and enlist others. The step-by-step process of delivering messages to not only the head but HEART has already made a positive difference in the coaching I'm able to provide. Sandra's wisdom illumines every page of this book.
-- Sue Brightman, Founder; Brightman Glover International

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Social Communication, Networking, and Marketing too!, August 26, 2009

By	Karen B Glunz (Austin Tx United States) - See all my reviews

YEA RAH SIS BOOM BAH! This book rocks! I am a speech specialist, entertainer, and most of all, a teacher. I can stand up in front of an audience, large or small, with a minimum of butterflies which I define as excitement rather than anxiety. And yet, while reading this insightful book, I realized (real eyes) and frankly am a bit stunned, that I experience the kinds of symptoms described in this book, while marketing and networking. When it comes to telling people about my services, I freeze and frequently procrastinate in making marketing calls or going to networking gatherings in order to avoid the feelings of anxiety in these communication settings.

I didn't put this book down. I read it through and allowed it to seed. What I particularly love about this book, is the information about being GROUNDED, the inner critic voice, soft eyes, white space, and references to soul. The reverence for "soul power" is unguarded and relevant in this day when SHIFT is HAPPENING in our world. This book will transform and shift all who engage with the information, and are willing to practice AND EXPERIENCE the methods described. That's what I am doing. Won't you join with me in recognizing this book's brilliance and how it resonates with our world's heart and soul.