Science-backed performance anxiety solution grounded in authentic Zen-derived mindfulness.
Own the Moment
Unleash your confidence
Achieve your full potential
Gain a winning edge
Advance your career
Let Your Authentic Confidence Shine
Show up with grounded presence in any situation
Presentations & Pitches
Client presentations, sales pitches, conference talks, webinars, and board meetings.
Online Meetings
High-visibility calls, leadership meetings, committee briefings, and stakeholder discussions.
Interviews & Promotions
Media interviews, promotion meetings, tenure reviews, and performance evaluations.
Everyday Moments
Networking, conversations, social events, and any moment when eyes are on you.
The Cost of Doing Nothing
Impact of performance anxiety
Job Performance
81% of professionals believe they could perform their jobs better with more confidence in public speaking.
Job Performance
Job Performance
People with poor speaking skills earn 10% less than their peers with strong communication skills.
Exclusive online course with coaching options
Groundbreaking Solution
Self-paced and flexible
Short, focused lessons
Mindfulness-based, science-backed method
1:1 coaching options
Limited enrollment
Private forum
Live Q&A
Guaranteed results
What You'll Learn
Mindfulness directly from Zen practice, NOT diluted McMindfulness
You’re Not Broken
Discover why performance anxiety isn't a personal flaw. Learn the speech fright formula, why mental control is largely an illusion, and how to set workable goals that lead to real progress.
Engage, Accept, and Detach
Learn the core of the READ method at the heart of Speak with Confidence. Immerse yourself in speaking, let anxious thoughts pass without fighting them, and let detachment follow naturally as the grip of anxiety loosens.
Remember
Anchor your courage in core values. Learn why commitment, not confidence, is what gets you to the podium, and how to call on your values when anxiety strikes.
Mindfulness in Action
Apply the READ method in a live, instructor-led speaking event with real people in the room. The closest thing to the real pressure of speaking — in a structured, supportive setting.
Onward and Upward
Take your READ skills beyond the classroom into everyday moments like meetings, interviews, and networking. Then use it in a higher-stakes speaking situation of your own choosing.
Keep On Keeping ON
Make what you've built yours forever. Carry the READ method forward past the course, deepen your mindfulness practice, and trust the skill you've earned.
Dr. David Lee Fish, Ph.D.
Creator of Speak with Confidence
Dr. Fish earned his authority on performance anxiety the hard way. His turning point came from studying under the same Korean Zen master who taught the therapist who brought mindfulness into the mainstream — a lineage that revealed a different way to relate to anxiety: not conquering it, but working skillfully with it.
That insight became the foundation of a simple, powerful method to help people move from spiraling nerves to grounded presence whenever they speak in front of others.
CLICK to learn more about Dr. Fish's unlikely road to becoming a leading authority on performance anxiety
I’m all too familiar with the nemesis known as stage fright. Dr. Fish has helped me better understand and deal with this unwelcome guest.
”This is an essential weapon in the arsenal of any serious public speaker or performer. Dr. Fish is a revolutionary. DO THIS!!!”
The Proven Solution
Breakthrough method born of real results
Dr. Fish’s 5-Day STAGE FRIGHT Solution book is the proven backbone of the Speak with Confidence course.
Readers consistently praise the book for cutting through shortcuts and clichés, exposing the real roots of performance anxiety, and delivering practical techniques that produce results.
Reader Praise
“When I was younger, public speaking was one of my greatest fears! I wish I had this resource back then.” —KC
This self-help book resonates with a lot of people who struggle with stage fright. A great read!” —AL
It was like this book was calling out to me!” —DB
“A book that covers an important part of today’s life where people need to express themselves to succeed. Has come in handy in my life.” —AK
“A great do-it-yourself book that can help anyone with anxiety.” —SH “Really helpful for my peer interactions and work.” —SH
“Stage fright could destroy a career at some point, hence, I’m going to recommend this to anyone I know suffering from it.” —NG ‘
“I love that it gets to the root of the problem.” —KR
“Highly recommended to everyone who wants to improve themselves for public speaking and doing presentation be it in university or at work.” —MK
“Author David Lee Fish, Ph.D. comes to this brief but impressive self-help book on overcoming stage fright with excellent credentials.” —B
FAQ
Speak with Confidence is designed for anyone who speaks in front of others, especially professionals in leadership or public-facing roles, including executives, managers, consultants, sales professionals, founders, educators, and experts who need to communicate clearly and confidently under pressure.
FREE Introductory Lesson
Tame Your Nerves. Unleash Your Confidence.
Imagine standing in front of clients, colleagues, or investors feeling clear, present, and grounded. You're able to say what you mean and lead the room with natural confidence and without anxiety hijacking you.
That transformation is possible. The first step is yours.
