CONFIDENCE

Too many of us miss out on life's opportunities because we lack self-esteem. Whether it's public speaking, taking on a leadership role, or asking someone out on a date, there are times when we don't feel prepared to face the challenges.

This book provides an answer to low self-esteem, shyness, and insecurity: Instead of trying to "get over" our fears, the key is to develop a new and wiser relationship with them. Paradoxically, it is only when we stop fighting our fear that we can find lasting freedom from it.

The Confidence Gap uses techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a cutting-edge form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, to explain how to:

• Dispel common misconceptions about what confidence is and how to cultivate it;

• Transform your relationship with fear and anxiety;

• Clarify your core values and use them as inspiration and motivation; and

• Use mindfulness to effectively deal with negative thoughts and feelings.

This book will teach you how to overcome your natural fear of public speaking to become a successful speaker and even enjoy it.