Beyond the Words: How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking and Confidently Present Yourself to the World (Paperback or Softback)

Dry mouth. Sweaty palms. Itchy hives. All eyes are on you, the audience is ready to hang on your every word, but there’s just one problem... You. Can’t. Speak.

In Beyond the Words, Williams reframes how readers view public speaking, offers solutions to fear-induced anxiety, and refocuses readers on the ultimate goal: human connection. Whether speaking to a full auditorium, a boardroom, or an attractive date across the table, readers are given the tools to find their voice, better present themselves, and effectively communicate and connect with others.

This book is for those asking questions like:

• Are people really interested in what I have to say?
• Are listeners benefiting from my talk? What am I getting in return?
• How can I control my physical response to fear?

Ultimately, readers will find the self confidence needed to build connections through public presentation. Beyond the Words dispels the myth that public speaking is only for professionals, experts, or extroverts, and teaches readers that “public speaking is attainable by all.”

Taylor Williams is an experienced speaker, teacher, and performer with a BA in business and an M.Ed. and Ed.S. in mental health. As the lead facilitator of Guts & Glory Creative Consulting and the creative director of Guts & Glory GNV, Williams produces live storytelling shows, while using story, improv, and communications training to help teams and companies build positive culture. Williams also works as an adjunct lecturer and curriculum designer at the University of Florida, where she teaches courses in innovation, communication, and branding.

Williams' love of public speaking began while training with Upright Citizens Brigade. After a decade of improv comedy, storytelling, and motivational speaking, that love culminated in her Tedx Talk Why We Fear Public Speaking.