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The Star Qualities: How to Sparkle With Confidence in All Aspects of Your Life [Hardcover]

Caroline Goyder
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Sidgwick & Jackson (18 Sep 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0283071044
  • ISBN-13: 978-0283071041
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 15 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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`Goyder writes engagingly and the self depreciating passages from Bill Nighy and David Hare are particularly good'
--Observer

'Where, exactly, was I going to find the confidence to make this speech? The answer lay with Caroline Goyder... A book explaining the methods actoris use to remain poised under intense pressure. Goyder has managed to persuade an impressive range of leading actors, from Sarah Jessica Parker to Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor, Minnie Driver and MEily Mortumer, to divulge their secrets.' --Red Magazine

'Movie and TV stars could help you get your next job, according to Caroline Goyder, who trains actors and coaches professionals, politicians and broadcasters in the art of interviewing.' --Evening Standard

'Another book I'm taken with is Caroline Goyder's The Star Qualities. It is subtitled "How to sparkle in all aspects of your life" and includes lots of advice from Big Names such as Helen Mirren, Ewan McGregor and Kate Winslet and many others all of whom the author has interviewed. We've had plenty of books about confidence and presence before, but it is good is to present some of the information in authoritative vignettes like this.' --The Stage

'To overcome shyness you need to learn to shine. And who better to advise you than the people who get paid millions to fake it - the Hollywood stars...You would imagine that for the world's top performers, self confidence goes with the territory of that special something known as star quality. Not so, according to voice coach Caroline Goyder, who trains actors at Central School of Speech and Drama in London and teaches politicians and broadcasters to overcome shyness.' --Hello Magazine

'The good news is that confidence isn't something you are born with. It's a skill that requires practice and there are techniques that can soon be acquired to pull you out of that negative mindset....According to Caroline Goyder, author of The Star Qualities, confident people are not always free of doubt. On the contrary, they sometimes may be full of doubts and they know exactly what their flaws are.'What makes the confident person stand out is they embrace the flaws and fear and get on with what they have to do. They realise that no one expects them to be perfect.'
--OK! Magazine

'With this invaluable guide you will learn how to shine in any situation.'
--Living North Magazine

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A warm and inspiring guide to bringing some genuine star quality into your life.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This book sparkles 11 Oct 2009
Format:Hardcover
Confidence is the thing that makes the difference for all of us. I loved this book because it provides practical advice from some of the best actors around, on bringing more of it into your daily life. I've been reading a lot on brain science, and this book reminds me that the brain does not differentiate between something that is imagined, or something that is true. Acting provides a bridge to those powerful parts of ourselves that can help us achieve what we want in our lives.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By olivia
Format:Paperback
Finally! A book with practical advice, academic research and celebirty insight. I loved it and will read it many times over again for different reasons to show me how the silly actors really have some skills which I can used too. A new found respect for the acting clan, This book has taken the serious talent from the celerity dross and remided us of the skills they have and how we can use them too - confidence and public speaking advice is excellent.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as a gift for a friend, then ended up reading it myself and buying another copy.

I thought the book would be light on content, but no. The author clearly knows her stuff and enjoys her subject. There is obvious respect for the celebrities she interviews and their experience with 'star quality'.

The book flows with ease, giving insight into presence - what that is, how to achieve it, and how best to use it. Some brilliant interviewees - I especially enjoyed Alan Cumming, Helen Mirren and Frances McDormand. It's a real achievement to have interviewed such a list of celebrities in the first place.
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A Must Buy for Shy Folk!
The boys in school used to call me Orville due to my shyness. The teasing was kindly meant and I did see the compliment of being compared to the worlds cutest and most beloved... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chanel Star
wonderfully insightful and yet practical - a rare combination
I love this book - to hear how today's celebrities honestly cope with the demands of being on stage and becoming different people at the drop of a hat. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Niki J. Schafer
An excellent guide to living a more confident life
I have read a great many books on self-improvement and confidence but this book stands head and shoulders above the rest. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Jonathan R. Pascall
Life changing
I read this book as part of a self development strategy in conjunction with coaching from Caroline Goyder, the author. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Denise W
Not what I expected...
This book is written really naive, so far from any reality.. All the advises are based on a belief that society around you is 100% ideal and people are adequate and immediately... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Helena
The Star Qualities
Caroline Goyder brings all her experience working with actors to create a book which brings real insight into ways of boosting confidence in social situations, interviews or... Read more
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Seeing Stars, Seeing Emotional Intelligence
As someone who assists charities with staff development and leadership issues, this book delivered two powerful insights. Read more
Published 7 months ago by mch: positiveimpact
A warm and genuine book that is incredibly helpful in bringing out...
In a world of short attention spans and sound-bite communications being able to stand out from the crowd and create a positive impression quickly is increasingly important. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chelsea
Great alternative to the standard self-help books
This is an interesting and very useful alternative to the standard self-help books.
Based on real experiences and techniques used by high-profile people it breaks down the... Read more
Published 9 months ago by MR
Disappointing
I bought this book after reading the other rave reviews but it doesn't do what it says on the tin; it doesn't tell you the 'How to...'. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Lock
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