This is a transcript of the article published in Eden Magazine in March 2004 (page 10-11) by Denise Bosque 

Personal development coach and hypnotherapist Denise Bosque knew all too well what it was like to suffer from stage fright. Now, a few years later, she is teaching people how to overcome their fears and enjoy speaking or performing in public.

Imagine the scene: you're on stage, it's the first night of a Shakespeare play it's a sell out and there's 900 people watching you. It is your turn to speak, you turn to the actor to say your line and suddenly, you realise you don't know it! Not only do you not know it, but you haven't the slightest clue what to say or do! All eyes are on you!

Panic sets in and grips you like a vice, your heart pounds and your palms sweat. A feeling of tightness takes hold of your chest and you experience full out fear... Relax, it's just a nightmare! Except it wasn't, it's true and it happened to me, a few years ago when I was doing Romeo & Juliet in a repertory theatre in Colchester. This is an extreme case of what is termed 'stage fright'. For many people the very thought of standing up in a public place and making a speech, whether professionally, making a business presentation or socially at a wedding, is gut-wrenchingly terrifying.

In a recent poll in America 3,000 adults were asked to list their 10 worst fears. Glossophobia (that is the fear of public speaking, not the fear of lip gloss) came out as the number one fear, over and above death!

So what can we do about it?

The good news is many things. Today I will focus on informal occasions although many of the points raised are applicable to all forms of public speaking arenas.

This is a transcript of the article published in Woman & Home Magazine on Tuesday, 6 January 2009 by Denise Bosque

If you are in search of real career solutions, try a clinical hypnotherapist. Woman and Home sent one reader to try it out
Alison Templeman Wright, 42, is married to Paul, a teacher. They have two children.

"I've been taking an art degree that finishes in May, and I'm working part-time in a coffee shop. My husband has recently had to take a salary cut, and would love me to go back to work full-time to supplement the family income. I'm excited, but also nervous.”

This is a transcript of the article published in Enrichment Magazine in  December 200 3 by Denise Bosque

Well actually, it’s impossible not to communicate, because even if you entered a room full of people and stood in the corner and didn’t say a word to anyone and then you left after a couple of hours, you would have said volumes!

Why?  Because 55% of what you say is actually through body language.   So standing in a corner by yourself you would have been saying to some people, “oh s/he’s aloof”, or “perhaps s/he’s shy”, or “s/he’s not very friendly,” etc.

The question most of us, especially in business, could ask ourselves is:

• What do I want to communicate? 
• How do I do that?
• What areas do I need to polish up on?

Many people think because they have a loud voice and are fairly confident this makes them a good public speaker or communicator.  Not so!

There are so many skills and techniques you can use to increase your charisma, be engaging, inspiring, but probably most important, gain rapport.  Without rapport you ain’t got nothing!

This is a transcript of the article published in Zest Magazine in March 2005 (page 53) by Denise Bosque

So it's dark and cold outside, and you feel like hibernating, but make sure you don't forget your friends. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is prevalent at this time of the year and there's sure to be someone in your life who needs a little TLC. Life coach Denise Bosque offers these tips for being a fab friend...