Speaking Sacred, Sounding Good

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For millions, the idea of public speaking is terrifying. We dread speaking in front of people. What if your hands shake and voice cracks? What if you go totally blank? Many books on public speaking promise to turn shy talkers into impressively self- confident presenters. But Speaking Scared, Sounding Good is different. It provides you with proven techniques that will enable you to make it through any speech, no matter how nervous you may be. Peter Desberg is a practicing psychologist who has taught thousands of people, including high-profile celebrities to speak in front of groups. His techniques for proper concentration, self-relaxation, and setting achievable goals, among others, work—and work well. So, if the fear of public speaking has been holding you back personally or professionally, this book will guide you through the process, enabling you to successfully deliver any speech, anywhere.

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Peter Desberg, PhD, received his doctorate from the University of Southern California. He is a professor of psychology at the California State University, Dominguez Hills, as well as a licensed clinical psychologist. For over twenty-five years, he has carried out research in the area of performance anxiety and stage fright. He is an active consultant and has conducted seminars and workshops on controlling stage fright for corporations, actors, musicians, athletes, job applications, and public speakers. He and his family currently reside in the Los Angeles area.