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For me, nothing overcomes shyness better than having a purpose and something of value to relate.  Making small talk with people I do not know is not my stongpoint (but I still try).  However, I find that if I have something to share that will most likely be worthwhile to whomever I am speaking with or to, I don`t feel shy at all.  I actually enjoy speaking then (yes, even public speaking).

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Rosanna Tussey
Owner
New Mexico Candle Co.
http://www.nmcandleco.com

Not only was I a shy child, but I developed an anxiety disorder in my late teens. Since my first sales job I`ve been successful. Aside from my slightly anti-social tendencies, to my friends I appear outgoing and vivacious. Editors love me, bosses love me, I ace interviews and speak effectively to large groups.

How did I do it? I have a personality that I `wear` when I need to be on. I put on the "customer service" mask.



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Robin Noelle
Professional Marketing & Public Relations
www.robin-noelle.com

So, sort of acting, right Robin? I know that`s how I initially got over stage-fright, by making up a personality. But over time, I sort of got to liking that personality, so I kept it...and it just melded into who I am. :-)

Yes, but without joining a group or theater company. It is faking it until you  make it though!


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Robin Noelle
Professional Marketing & Public Relations
www.robin-noelle.com

I don't remember having any kind of stage fright ever. But this maybe because of the fact that my parents always encouraged me for public speaking. At a very young age I was picked to sing in my church choir which played a major role in developing my confidence. after this I was also enrolled in a personality development class where we had to give presentations and manage groups of kids our age. This was at the tender age of around 11- 12 years. So I think all of this has made me pretty confident.

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Customer analytics | growth strategy

I was a very shy person too back then.. but when I was in college, I realized that if I never try to stand up for myself -- I will never make my dreams happen. So when my professors asked me to do the alumni speech on our graduation, I did it. 

That definitely changed my life.. Although since it was my first time, I also made a lot of mistakes in my speech LOL but still.. I learned from it and got over my shyness.

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