In the Spotlight

Have you had enough of feeling terrified of speaking or performing in front of others, and trying to avoid it at all costs? In The Spotlight is an extensive guide to the principles, methods and strategies that can help you get beyond stage fright and create a whole new possibility for comfortable and confident speaking and performing. This book will also help anyone who is self conscious and uncomfortable in any social situation.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1 Coming Out of the ClosetChapter 2 You Are Not AloneChapter 3 Kindred SoulsChapter 4 No Guts, No GloryCreating True SuccessStarting a JournalSelf-Assessment of Your Experience with Speaking or PerformingChapter 5 Fearing the Fear ItselfThe Spiral of FearMaking Peace With Our FearCreating a Safe PlaceGrounding YourselfThe Benefits of Deep BreathingChapter 6 It's Not About MeChapter 7 Creating Beliefs and Self-Talk that Support UsChallenging Imaginary FearsCreating a New Set of Beliefs and PredictionsBanishing the Critical Inner VoiceChapter 8 Creating a Calm and Resourceful Body and MindShifting PerceptionsCreating HumourCreating ConfidenceExpanding Your IdentityPositive Self-CareCreating a Relaxed and Resourceful BodyExpressing Emotional StatesCreating Resourceful LanguageChapter 9 Getting to the SourceUnderstanding the Source of Our FearGetting Beyond the Pain of the PastChapter 10 Overcoming Self-Consciousness and InhibitionStepping Out of the Comfort ZoneThe Risk of Appearing FoolishReducing InhibitionChapter 11 Creating New PossibilitiesRevisiting Class ParticipantsAppendix Feedback from No More Stage Fright Class Participants