Gary Genard, PhD, is an actor, communications professor, and speech coach, as well as author of "Fearless Speaking: Beat Your Anxiety • Build Your Confidence • Change Your Life." Creator of The Genard Method of performance-based public speaking training, he has spent the past 15 years helping people from all walks of life cope with speech anxiety and stage fright. Genard coaches executives and senior professionals in speaking for leadership, and has worked with Citigroup, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, the U.S. State Department and Congress, the United Nations, and many others.

The Genard Method is a unique system of public speaking training based in the techniques of the theater. Developed by Dr. Gary Genard, this approach helps professionals access their natural talents to connect with and affect audiences.