Hey friend! I'm Robert Summa, a Certified Public Speaking Phobia Expert. Located in the United States, I am proudly affiliated with the prestigious Leeds Psychology Group in the UK.
But my journey started just like yours, with crippling fear and panic.
I began my career as a manager at Westinghouse Corporation, earning the title of the youngest manager in their history at the age of 25 in 1994. However, a pivotal moment came when I was about to address a room of 75 people – a panic attack hit me like a ton of bricks. It was a devastating blow to my career and self-confidence.
Over the next 18 years, I tried everything – speaking coaches, seminars, doctors, and even medications prescribed by psychiatrists. I was spinning my wheels until I found my hero, a Japanese researcher specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for unique phobias and panic attacks.
Now, with over a decade of successful recovery, I'm back on track as a leading corporate speaker. I've earned ISO Certifications in Public Speaking Phobia & Panic Attacks, and I'm on a mission to set the record straight: Everything you've been taught about conquering this powerful phobia is incorrect. Those deep-breathing techniques and "practice makes perfect" methods can actually make your phobia 9-35 times worse.