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Discover the joy of public speaking by building connections, sharing engaging stories, and giving your audience vital information they lacked before they heard you speak! Does your mouth go dry, and do your legs turn jelly every time you have to present at work or talk before your classmates? Have your fears of communicating before a crowd stopped you from achieving your academic goals, being promoted, or boosting your follower numbers on social media? Statistics show that around 75% of people fear public speaking, which goes back to prehistoric times!

If you’re a professional leader, you’ve probably been on countless courses and might wonder what else there is to know. Whether you have a professional leadership role or you’re looking for a way to inspire and influence those around you, finding the balance you need to apply to your whole self is key—and this enlightening guide will show you exactly how to do just that.

Here’s a secret: If you want meaningful and authentic relationships, you must be your true self, and sometimes that means saying “No.” Ever said “Yes” when everything in your body was screaming, “No!”? Perhaps your boss asks you to take on an extra project, Maybe your friend wants you to babysit… Or maybe you find yourself volunteering to organize an event when you already have 100 other demands. These are familiar scenarios for many people and mean that you’re compromising your own needs for the sake of different people.

Whether you're introverted, extroverted, or somewhere in between, this book is designed for all types of people in all social settings. It covers everything from casual small talk to deep, meaningful conversations, helping you navigate any social situation with self-assurance and ease.

Many hands have built our great nation, and many of them have come far from home to do it. I'd like you to please discover more about how migration has helped shape modern America. America’s history is rich with the stories of brave people with big dreams who have come here searching for opportunities—and in doing so, they’ve helped to shape both our economy and our culture. What drove these people? What challenges did they face along the way? There’s so much more to American history than the history books have told you.

Parent your child from a place of strength, acceptance, and encouragement of their strengths and interests. Does it seem like others constantly compare your child with ADHD to other kids and expect them to display the same behaviors and interests? Do you struggle between acceptance of your child as they are and frustration with behaviors like mood swings or intense expressions of frustration? Does it always seem like you’re doing too little, too much, or simply employing the wrong strategies?

Did you know that many Olympic athletes use positive affirmations to help them perform at their best? The more self-belief you have, the less stressed and defensive you’ll be when challenges arise, and for athletes, this means that they can push past their limiting beliefs and focus entirely on what they want to achieve. This is a superpower everyone could use, not just athletes.

Have you ever caught sight of your reflection in the mirror and thought, “How did I get here? I still feel the same as I did 30 years ago!” It’s a disturbing feeling, that dissonance between how you feel on the inside and how you look on the outside, but it’s a very good thing. It shows you that you still have all the spark and energy you used to have. All your disappointment reflects is that you don’t look the way you feel like you should. We often see getting older as a series of losses.

Good communication paves the path to professional transformation, and your journey to developing all the skills you need to achieve success starts right here. Effective communication is the key to success in any workplace. But it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. You're not alone if you find it hard to summon the courage to hold your own in certain situations.