Hello, world.

Welcome to discover your talent, do what you love, number 140.

I'm creator and host, Don Hutchison.

Every day, I interview someone from around the world who has

discovered his talents to do work he loves, to create a life of success, satisfaction, and freedom.

Once a week, I interview a well-known expert in the fields of personal development, education,

career, and life planning, who shares experiences, tools, and insights to help our listeners

on their journey. Today, I'm delighted to bring you our featured expert, Dr. Bill Lampton.

Welcome, Bill.

Hello, Don. It's quite a compliment to have you identify me as an expert and host me on the podcast. I do appreciate that.

It is our pleasure, sir. It's a great pleasure to know you and have your expertise.

Bill Lampton, Ph.D., president of championship communication, helps leaders speak confidently,

clearly and convincingly. His interview coaching enables applicants to excel in job

searches. Bill's client list includes Gillette, Dr. Gable, Durecel, British Columbia legal management

system, Missouri Bar, and the Ritz Carlton, Cancun. Prior to establishing his company, he taught at the

University of Georgia, then served

as vice president of three colleges and a medical center. He has hosted many radio talk shows.

So the topic today is tips and strategies for controlling your stage fright and becoming a highly

effective speaker. You are the man to talk about that. So take it away for a minute and lay the ground

work on this topic. Don, I suggested this topic when you ask me what I would like for us to

cover today. I suggested it because as a speech coach, I find that stage fright is a major concern with people that I'm coaching,

whether they are veteran speakers or whether they are novice when they have an important

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