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Ten Secrets To Overcoming Stage Fright
A true angel will always inspire those in need …
and in my life, Janice Dean has been that angel. Her words, her spirit and her lessons are uniquely captured in this charming parable that reminds us to always be open and not afraid to share our special gifts with the world.
~ Mando Alvarado,
writer/producer for TV series: Vida, Greenleaf, Seven Seconds
Wow, I’m stunned.
This entire parable is beautifully written. I found myself reading faster and faster. It’s more than just a delightful journey full of fascinating characters; it teaches us how to recognize and overcome the many forms of stage fright that can stalk each one of us. Good from the very start with a stand-up-and-cheer ending. This book is a winner.
~ Neil Latimer,
project engineering manager
Janice Dean’s book is invaluable …
for anyone who is even partially paralyzed by the fear of public speaking. Her “ten secrets” to overcoming stage fright are revealed in a delightfully entertaining story involving every day, relatable characters. Brilliant!
~ Holly Slaughter,
Lt. Col., USAF (retired)
… a creative way of dealing with anxiety.
This modern day parable offers a creative way of dealing with anxiety. It gives us the freedom to share our unique gifts. It reads like a treasure map as it uncovers the fears that cloud who we are … and sparks the passion and potential ‘treasure’ within each one of us. Immensely enjoyable!
~ Linda Poetschke, founder/program director of Taos Opera Institute
… the joyous journey of discovering your voice
Janice Dean takes you on the joyous journey of discovering your voice by overcoming the greatest fear of all … public speaking. Such imaginative and creative story lines! It should be a recommended read for all those who face similar communication challenges.
~ Marty Nash, founder/SevenGen leader LLC, author of Canby’s Cross
… uniquely whimsical, dare I say groundbreaking …
As an actor, I’ve felt the intense pressure of working with some of the biggest names in entertainment. It can be incredibly intimidating, even after years of experience. But, with the insight I gained reading Janice Dean’s uniquely whimsical, dare I say groundbreaking, take on the subject, from here on out my script won’t be the only piece of literature I bring to set.
~ Eric Lange, actor: Escape At Dannemora, Narcos, Lost
Once you start reading, you won’t want to put the book down.
A fun, entertaining, and easy-to-read book with many unique hints woven in for those who are uncomfortable with public speaking or need to boost their self-esteem. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put the book down.
~ Pat Iverson, CFO, Maverick Video Productions
Janice Dean has traveled the world’s stages –
from New York City’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts, to London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, to the Moscow Art Theatre in Russia. Janice, former theatre director, stage actor, and commercial talent, served as Chair of Miami University of Ohio’s actor training program.
In the course of her international career, Janice has worked with thousands of clients to uncover their unique impulse and talent to make every performance not only genuine, but the best, because it is their own. An alum of the University of California San Diego (magna cum laude) and Carnegie Mellon University (MFA), she now resides in San Antonio, Texas.
Cover Design by Donna Cunningham of Beaux Arts
If you struggle with public speaking, or simply interpersonal communication, Janice Dean’s powerful, entertaining, and cleverly written parable is for you!
Whether you are making a toast at a wedding, giving your first presentation in front of an audience, or a CEO of a major corporation, the techniques you learn will banish your fears of public speaking forever.
Indispensable advice is presented through a story about former world-renowned opera director, Maestro Albert Snow, who finds himself assigned to the mailroom in the first level of Heaven. And quickly realizes—Heaven is not all he thought it would be.
He strikes a deal with St. Michael and is given a series of nine missions on Earth. Along the way he meets everyday people held back by the fear of public speaking. With each mission he shows them how to conquer their fears so they can share their unique gifts with the world.