Toast Masters

I just joined Toast Masters. Does that make me toast? And how long will it take to make me a "Master?"

I would definitely like to master this public speaking thing. I have done some great presentations in the past, and some mediocre. I want to be consistently spectacular. I want the prize, the award for the Best Presenter. Of course there are over 100 presenters at NGH each year. But I am planning a stellar performance at the convention this year. Actually, 2 stellar performances. I have a presentation on Saturday morning at 4, I think, Self Hypnosis for Hypnotists and other Winners, and on Sunday morning at 8 am, again, The Hypnotic Fountain of Youth. I have done 8 or 9 presentations already and 6 have been at 8 am. I happen to be a morning person, but for some unknown reason, it seems hypnotists tend to sleep in past 8 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings while at the convention, which provides activities from 7 am thru 11 pm every evening. But I will promote my Sunday workshop throughout the weekend, so I expect there will be a good attendance. You will see me with my flashing name tag at the Big Dinner on Saturday evening. And I hope to see you Sunday morning!

Fear of Words

You are not afraid of what you think you are afraid of. You are afraid of what you think. Michael Neill just said that on Hay House Radio.

This is the beginning of a wonderful article about using hypnosis to allay fears. It is a great way to reduce or eliminate fears. I've worked with fear of flying, fear of elevators, fear of swallowing pills, and fear of public speaking.