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HomeIt's Your Time to Shine: How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking, Develop Authentic Presence and Speak from Your Heart |
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well worth reading Oct 09, 2009
I'm very grateful Sandra wrote this book. I took her classes years ago, and they helped me transform how I show up when speaking with groups of people. I was always amazed how much everyone else also changed in such a short time. Now, in her book, she communicates what she taught so well in classes and creates a supportive, encouraging space for people to discover what it's like to be an authentic speaker. I refer to it when I'm preparing for a talk or class.
What I most appreciate about Sandra is her commitment to guiding each person to explore his/her way of speaking, rather than teaching a "right" way of doing it.
Extremely useful for coaching business leaders Sep 03, 2009
I read Sandra Zimmer's book as soon as it came out, and have already found it helpful in the coaching I do with business clients. Sandra's section on storytelling is powerful: it's clear, to the point, and most of all it's immediately practical for helping others give presentations with emotional impact. I used Sandra's guidelines in coaching a senior leader whose talks need to influence and enlist others. The step-by-step process of delivering messages to not only the head but HEART has already made a positive difference in the coaching I'm able to provide. Sandra's wisdom illumines every page of this book.
-- Sue Brightman, Founder; Brightman Glover International
Great for Social Communication, Networking, and Marketing too! Aug 26, 2009
YEA RAH SIS BOOM BAH! This book rocks! I am a speech specialist, entertainer, and most of all, a teacher. I can stand up in front of an audience, large or small, with a minimum of butterflies which I define as excitement rather than anxiety. And yet, while reading this insightful book, I realized (real eyes) and frankly am a bit stunned, that I experience the kinds of symptoms described in this book, while marketing and networking. When it comes to telling people about my services, I freeze and frequently procrastinate in making marketing calls or going to networking gatherings in order to avoid the feelings of anxiety in these communication settings.
I didn't put this book down. I read it through and allowed it to seed. What I particularly love about this book, is the information about being GROUNDED, the inner critic voice, soft eyes, white space, and references to soul. The reverence for "soul power" is unguarded and relevant in this day when SHIFT is HAPPENING in our world. This book will transform and shift all who engage with the information, and are willing to practice AND EXPERIENCE the methods described. That's what I am doing. Won't you join with me in recognizing this book's brilliance and how it resonates with our world's heart and soul.
Most insightful I've ever read Aug 21, 2009
If you have gone to countless classes and read numerous books on public speaking and the fear still grips your
heart, then Sandra Zimmer's book is going to rescue you. I love the way she focuses on you the person, she does
not bore you with information you already know. Fortunately, I have had the pleasure of meeting her personally and have an autographed copy of her book of which I hold as a valuable assest to my personal development. Thank you Sandra.
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Gets a standing ovation! Aug 12, 2009
I've spoken to 17,000 people in Peru, been on Larry King and Donny Deutsch and other national TV shows, and give talks that get standing ovations. But it wasn't always that way. At my first talk I was so scared I leaned against the wall, shaking, and feared I would pass out and slide to the floor. Not today. Today's I'm virtually fearless. I've known Sandra for well over ten years. She's helped me and countless others get over their fear of public speaking and stand up, speak up, and shine. I suggest everyone at all interested in being comfortable in social situations or in front of groups get this book. Thank you, Sandra, for writing it.
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