Before Scientology, I was very nervous about speaking in front of people. For that matter, I was nervous about speaking to anyone, and did so as infrequently as possible.

     Through Dianetics and Scientology counseling, and through courses I took, especially Success Through Communication, I was able to overcome these fears. I became much more extroverted and confident. And I liked myself.

     Subsequently I began giving public lectures, something I would never have been able to do before. Frankly, it would have driven me to tears. However, because of the gains I had made, I actually enjoyed the experience very much, and looked forward to it! It was a very dramatic and welcome relief!