Scared Speechless: 9 Ways to Overcome Your Fears and Captivate Your Audience

Scared Speechless is coauthored by talent rep and 2015 Oscar publicist Steve Rohr and Dr. Shirley Impellizzeri, a clinical psychologist who has appeared on The Doctors, Hollywood Exes, Workout, and Dr. Drew. It really is true: What you say and how you say it speaks volumes about your professional promise and leadership potential. Whether it's giving an impromptu sales pitch or keynoting a major business conference, public speaking can make you or break you. Scared Speechless takes a powerful and unique approach that sets it apart from other public-speaking guides. For the first time ever, the psychology behind our fears is used to explain and tame our anxiety. That's the science. Combine it with the art of organizing and delivering a spectacular speech, and you have the freshest, most entertaining, and effective public speaking book available. This easy-to-use book contains:

• * Funny, accessible, and practical wisdom you can start using immediately.
• * Real-world examples and humorous anecdotes.
• * Advice that applies to every kind of speech in every kind of setting to every kind of audience.
Believe it or not, many screen legends still fear public speaking. Just because you've won an Oscar® doesn't make you immune to the jitters!