About the 2-day No More Stage Fright Workshops

If you are plagued by fear and avoidance behaviors associated with speaking or performing in public, then this 2-day No More Stage Fright Workshop is perfect for you! You do not have to continue to suffer with the pain of being afraid to express yourself in front of others.  You can learn ways to overcome your fear and anxiety and to gain feelings of ease and confidence in your ability to speak up or perform.

Janet E. Esposito, MSW, LCSW, BCD is the group leader of this 2-day weekend workshop. Janet leads the group with compassion and first-hand knowledge, having suffered from this fear herself for many years. She shares her own experiences with the group and provides inspiration and hope that people with performance anxiety can not only grow beyond this fear but can even come to enjoy speaking or performing in public!

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Janet has designed the workshop to be a safe group environment in which people can work toward overcoming their fear of public speaking or performing. There is an average of 8-12 people in each class and there is much sensitivity and respect for each person, no matter what level of fear you are coming in with. While there are hands-on exercises in class, you are never forced or pressured to speak or perform if you feel you can not do so, although you are supported and encouraged to do the most you are capable of doing.  Your confidentiality is strictly maintained. The workshop is distinct from other programs on public speaking in that its exclusive focus is on addressing the fear associated with speaking up rather than on teaching presentation skills. People with performance anxiety in other areas, such as the entertainment field, have also found the workshop very helpful in reducing their fear of performing. People who have more general social anxiety or discomfort have likewise found the workshop extremely helpful.

All Connecticut workshops are held at the The Heritage Inn in Southbury, CT (800-932-3466) from 9 am - 6 pm on Saturday and Sunday. The tuition for the workshop is $495 ($25 discount if registering at least 1 month prior to workshop). Out-of-state workshops are priced differently and all offer early bird discounts. See the Order Page for details.For dates, see our Calendar page. Some companies have reimbursed workshop participants for expenses.  VISA® , MasterCard® , American Express®, and Discover® are accepted, or checks may be sent directly to In The SpotLight, PO Box 494, Bridgewater, CT 06752.

If you are traveling to the workshop by air, the nearest airport is Bradley International Airport, which is about 75 minutes drive from the hotel.  You can contact the hotel directly to check on airport shuttle service or to find out about local restaurants or attractions for those who may be staying longer.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO GET OUT OF THE NO MORE STAGEFRIGHT WORKSHOP:

• Reduce your performance anxiety associated with public speaking or performing situations
• Lessen your anticipatory anxiety prior to public speaking and performing events
• Reduce avoidance of public speaking and performing opportunities
• Learn methods to change beliefs and perceptions of yourself and your audience so it feels more comfortable to present yourself in public, either speaking or performing
• Learn relaxation methods to use to calm your physical symptoms and reduce feelings of threat associated with public speaking or performing

Level II Workshop

For those who have experienced the value of the Level I Workshop and want to take their progress another step forward, we are offering a Level II Workshop. This workshop is offered with a similar format to the Level I Workshop, though it will go beyond the basics and help you to deepen and expand upon the foundation we built in the initial workshop.

Level II Class Objectives

• Reinforce and Condition the methods, strategies, and principles that allow you to be more calm and resourceful in speaking or performing situations
• Practice, Practice, Practice your skills in a range of speaking or performing exercises
• Learn to relax and express yourself more naturally and genuinely
• Create a deeper human/soul connection with others and release the self-protective barriers that keep you detached and disconnected from others while speaking or performing
• Begin to create a new identity as a speaker or performer – one who is relaxed and confident as you express your higher potential
• Create a stronger commitment to overcome the limitations of this fear

See the Calendar page for dates, or the Order page to register.

Money-Back Guarantee: If you are not fully satisfied after attending the first day of the workshop, you will get a full refund of your tuition. Please read our Cancellation Policy.