Chapter 1

Why I Wrote This Book

Disclaimer: I love to perform. Whether it is presenting at a TEDx event, an industry conference, a pitch meeting, or a corporate event, I simply adore being on stage. It comes natural to me, and I have been performing since I was in the crib. I started playing in rock bands when I was 11 years old. By the time I was 14, I was playing all over Boston on the college circuit to crowds as large as 2,000 people. I am very comfortable on stage, and I truly believe that in every performing situation it is my responsibility to engage and entertain the audience. It is as simple as that. For many people it is not so simple. They are not comfortable on stage or in front of an audience. In fact, some people are downright ...

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