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Ep. 18 Overcome Stage Fright
12 minutes Posted May 14, 2014 at 10:12 am.
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The fear of public speaking ranks No. 1 for Americans... Although it may seem unbearable to most... it's actually an excellent tool to boost self-esteem, network with contacts, and give you an effective platform to share your ideas.So whether it's just one person or a stadium full of strangers... learning how to cope with being in front of an audience is an excellent skill to acquire.But if you tense up when it's time to deliver, what can you do?Can you learn how to harness the fear and use it to your advantage?Today, James shares how he overcomes stage fright and the preparations that he puts in place to make the routine more bearable.James has given hundreds of speeches and still to this day gets anxious when giving a talk to an audience.There is a secret that he reveals that might catch you off guard... it might sound weird... but it works for James and it might just work for you.