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Ten Steps to Fearless Public Speaking
There is plenty of dubious material which suggests you can combat public speaking fear. Much of it includes fancy techniques such as 'visualisation' or 'breathing techniques'. Well, they might work. But this ten step system is GUARANTEED TO WORK. That's because instead of fancy tricks and techniques, this system of dealing with public speaking fear uses your body's natural defences against fear. STEP ONE STEP TWO STEP THREE STEP FOUR STEP FIVE STEP SIX STEP SEVEN STEP EIGHT STEP NINE STEP TEN Graham Jones is a psychologist and public speaker. He has helped over 17,000 people overcome their fear of public speaking. He runs The Presentation Business to help you speak in public. See: The Presentation Business Or sign up for a series of tips via email: tips@presentationbiz.com
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