Speak With No Fear: Go from a nervous, nauseated, and sweaty speaker to an excited, energized, and passionate presenter

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When you think of public speaking, do you get nervous, anxious, or even sweaty?  Would you prefer never to give a presentation?  Do you want to gain confidence in your communication and beyond? This book can help you. You don’t have to be afraid any longer. You don’t have to let communication anxiety keep you from your goals. While my upcoming book will give advanced strategies to master the game of speaking, this book allows you to get in the game and get started. Through this book you will learn 7 strategies you can begin today. These strategies will give you a new perspective, they will prepare you, and they will give you actions to practice. As you implement these strategies, your fear will begin to fade.  It can easily seem like everyone is a gifted speaker when you watch TED talks or compare yourself to skilled co-workers giving presentations. Don't get caught up in the costly comparison trap. Instead, take action to improve your ability and to overcome your fear. If you struggle in speaking, then first realize that you are not alone. Public Speaking is the #1 fear in America. You are not alone. Millions of people are terrified at the prospect of going up on stage and addressing a crowd even more than they’re afraid of death. Moreover, it’s an unavoidable experience  if you want to succeed in this world.  Maybe it’s a business presentation for your career path, a speech in school, or a toast at your best friend’s wedding. Fear of speaking grips you. However, it doesn’t have to. Not anymore.  Full of relatable anecdotes, executable tips, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this book promises to teach you 7 proven strategies to help you find your inner presenter. Don’t wait any longer. Today is the day you take charge of your anxiety, calm your nerves, and – most importantly – speak with no fear. Some encouragement from author and communications coach, Mike Acker: Where you are is not where you have to be. This sentence is included in my introduction. Do you believe it? Do you believe in yourself? At least some part of you does. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be here! Let’s build on this belief. Take a moment and whisper the immortal words from the classic story, The Little Engine That Could, “I think I can. I think I can. I think I can.” Are you struggling? Do you find yourself dwelling on negative thoughts? “It’s not going to work for me.” “I’m just not a good speaker.” “I’m an introvert. I just can’t.” “I’ve tried in the past, and it didn’t work.” If you are struggling to believe, will you begin to suspend disbelief?  I encourage you to read this book as a believer, not as a skeptic. Education will often teach you to think critically. Keep that mindset for work and academics. When it comes to improving your communication, you need to read this receptively. Trade in any negativity for positivity. Think well of yourself. Believe in yourself. INTRODUCTION: YOU ARE NOT ALONE YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID MY PROMISE TO YOU BEFORE YOU BEGIN: BELIEVE MY SPEAKING NIGHTMARES GARY’S BELIEF CHANGED MY LIFE BELIEVE YOU CAN FROM TEENAGER TO ORATOR STRATEGY #1: UNCOVER & CLEAN THE WOUND SCRAPES, CUTS AND CAREFUL MOMS MY SPEAKING WOUND WILLIAM OVERCAME HIS FEAR. YOU CAN TOO. QUESTIONS TO UNCOVER YOUR WOUND SCARS ARE COOL. INFECTED SCABS ARE NOT. ACTION: COUNSEL YOURSELF STRATEGY #2: IMAGINE THE WORST FIRST OUTCOME: CONTROL YOUR EMOTIONS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL PREPARATION SPEAKING AT MY COUSIN’S MEMORIAL SECOND OUTCOME: IT IS RARELY AS BAD AS YOU IMAGINE JUST ASK THE GIRL OUT ACTION: GET ANXIOUS, THEN GAIN CONTROL STRATEGY #3: YOU BE YOU WHAT MAKES YOU, YOU? WHAT DO COMEDIANS HAVE TO DO WITH OVERCOMING FEAR? THE WEIGHT OF CONTENT THE WEIGHT OF PERSONHOOD HOW I FAILED AND THEN FOUND ‘ME’ U.B.U. DO I NEED TO BE FUNNY? YOU CAN IMPROVE YOU ACTION: GROW INTO YOU STRATEGY #4: SPEAK TO ONE SPEAK TO ALL AS IF YOU ARE SPEAKING TO ONE WHO IS YOUR AUDIENCE? PERCEPTION AFFECTS RECEPTION MAKE IT PERSONAL ACTION: DO THIS CHECKLIST STRATEGY #5: IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU PEOPLE ARE NOT THINKING OF YOU WE ARE OUR FAVORITE FOCUS HOW MANY TIMES DID THE 2ND PARAGRAPH SAY “I/ME” PEOPLE WANT YOU TO SUCCEED FOCUS DETERMINES DIRECTION WHAT IS YOUR GOAL? GET IN THEIR HEAD ACTION: GO THE EXTRA MILE STRATEGY #6: CHANNEL THE POWER LOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO PUNCH TRANSFORM BAD INTO GOOD ENERGY IS THE FLIPSIDE OF FEAR WHO DO YOU CARE ABOUT? DAM POWER PENSTOCK #1: USE PAUSES PENSTOCK #2: SHOW PURPOSE. PENSTOCK #3: LIGHT UP WITH PASSION. ACTION: SPILL YOUR EXTRA ENERGY STRATEGY #7: BE IN THE MOMENT THE IRONY OF AGES AND STAGES First Stage of Learning: PREPARATION. Second Stage of Learning: PRESENTATION Third Stage of Learning: REFLECTION WE LIVE IN AN INSTAGRAM WORLD #ENJOYRIGHTNOW WHATEVER HAPPENED, HAPPENED LAST-MINUTE ADJUSTMENTS SOME FINAL WORDS FROM A WISE MAN MY “WHATEVER HAPPENED, HAPPENED” MENTALITY ACTION: ENJOY RIGHT NOW. CONCLUSION START HERE: 1-2-3-R MAKE IT YOURS ONE LAST ENCOURAGEMENT DISCOUNT FOR A COACHING SESSION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ABOUT MIKE ACKER PAXTON WANTS TO KNOW IF YOU CAN HELP! DO YOU WANT MORE?