"Learn how to feel completely at ease in any social situation, with this lively and empowering book from internationally-renowned relationships expert Leil Lowdnes. Whether it’s mingling at parties, impressing at interviews or going on a hot date, Leil will turn your shyness and dread into confidence and enjoyment. Written with insight, humour and empathy, this book explores the psychology behind meeting people, the tricks people use to seem self-assured, as well as little tips and techniques to practice every day. Leil explains how to: •Identify the reasons behind shyness – and address them • Overcome awkwardness at social gatherings • Master public speaking • Communicate fluidly • Banish fear to build fulfilling relationships How To Feel Confident was previously published as Always In The Kitchen At Parties. About the Author Leil Lowndes, an internationally recognized communications expert, has conducted communication seminars for major US corporations, foreign governments and the US Peace Corps. She has appeared on hundreds of television and radio programmes, and is the author of the bestselling How to Make Anyone Fall in Love with You and How to Feel Confident, and her work has been translated into 19 languages. "