Give Fear the Finger: How to Knock Out Fear of Public Speaking

By Diane DiResta

Never be nervous again. Learn the secrets to being confident and fearless whether you're speaking to one or one thousand. This interactive ebook will show you how to stand up to fear and command the platform.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Mar 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781483514116

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DiResta Communications, Inc.

31 East 32nd Street, Suite 300

New York, NY 10016

www.DiResta.com

Written in the United States of America

First Edition, 2014

ISBN: 9781483514116

What Readers are Saying:

I absolutely love this book! Give Fear the Finger not only challenges you to knock out the Fear of public speaking, but the simple tools that Diane gives are transferable to confront any Fear, in any aspect of your life.

Steve Rizzo, Author of Get Your SHIFT Together

Clear, fear-free communication produces powerful connections, personally and professionally. Within these pages you will discover life-changing wisdom to enhance your effectiveness in sales, leadership and personal joy!!

-Glenna Salsbury, Professional Speaker, Author of The Art of The Fresh Start

Diane DiResta says it all! The Finger is filled with instantly applicable tips and skills, videos and written exercises. The only thing I would add is the smile on my face when I finished reading, and working it! Now, it’s your turn to Give Fear the Finger!

-Dianne Budion Devitt, Producer, The DND Group

I have been privileged to have Diane speak at my Women’s Leadership Exchange conference. I’m impressed by her level of expertise. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom and practical tips so that anyone can go from fear to confidence.

-Andrea March, Co-founder Women’s Leadership Exchange

Diane’s courses and books should be mandatory for anyone and everyone who wants to be more skilled and effective in the art of communication.

-Lionel, WPIX TV Commentator & Legal Analyst

Contents

What Readers are Saying:

How to Use This eBook

On Trial For Fear

The Business of Perfection

The Magic Cure

What’s Your Presentation Panic Quotient?

Phobia Can Be Overcome

Nerves, Not Phobia

Remedies for Nervousness

Mental Remedies

Visualization.

YouTube video: Visualize Success

Visualization + Skill + Practice = Success

Jim Carrey

Exercise – Visualization 1

Exercise – Visualization 2

Meditation

YouTube video: Let Go: A Guided Meditation

Affirmations

Kryptonite

Hot Stuff

YouTube video: Public Speaking Affirmations

Turn Nervousness into Energy

Exercise – Affirmations

Self-crediting

Exercise – Self-Crediting

Loving the audience

Exercise – Loving the Audience

Phobia fix

Soothing music

YouTube video: Deep Alpha

Physical Remedies

Breathing

YouTube video: Conquering Nervousness

YouTube video: Focus on the Breath

Exercise - Breathing

Yoga

Exercise

Work the room

YouTube video: Walk, Stop, Talk

Eye contact

YouTube Video: The Unspoken Message: Eye Contact

Gesturing

YouTube video: What Do I Do With My Hands?

Pausing

Smiling

Yawning

Rubber ball

Setting an anchor

Exercise - How to Set an Anchor

YouTube video: How to Set an Anchor for Confident Speaking

YouTube video: Give Fear the Finger!

Emotional Freedom Technique

YouTube video: Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Introduction

Behavioral Remedies

Rehearsal

YouTube video: Prepare and Rehearse

Interaction

Passion

Enthusiasm Sells

Acting lessons

Meet the audience first

Visual aids

Exercise – Visual Aids

Partnering

Support group

Emulate top speakers

Do your homework

Chemical Remedies

Diet

Water.

Rescue Remedy

Valerian Root

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