Anyone who has ever been to Toastmasters knows that public speaking is the #1 fear in the United States ahead of death and spiders. There’s something about getting up in front of an audience that fills us with dread.

Just last night I was coaching a collective of women and asked each to share her perspective. The first person to raise her hand said, “I’m terrified of public speaking, so I thought I’d get it over with by going first.” I hear this ALL the time.

I have the good fortune of knowing Janet Esposito, who has not only conquered her own fear of public speaking but also has written two books on the subject. We met, not surprisingly, at one of Lee Glickstein’s speaking circle workshops at least a decade ago.

Her most recent volume just came out and is available on her website.

Janet leads workshops, coaches individuals and conducts teleclasses, so there are many ways to tap into her talent and generosity of spirit in helping you overcome this paralyzing fear.