From Showing Off to Showing Up: An Imposter's Journey from Perfect to Present

An intimate memoir and guide to overcoming imposter syndrome, stage fright, perfectionism, and embracing our most authentic selves, from the former host of Live at 5. "My life was perfect. I was confident and outgoing. I was a deliriously happy wife and mother. I loved my job. That all sounds great, doesn't it? Unfortunately, every one of those statements is false. I was false." This might seem like shocking honesty, but to Nancy Regan, it's simply the result of dropping a mask she clung to for decades. In her first book, the former television broadcaster gives us a behind-the-scenes account of her experience hosting a newsmagazine with a daily audience of over a quarter million—and interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world—all while studiously concealing fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. With remarkable candour, Regan describes how she created the illusion of having it all together because she didn't want anyone to know how close she was to falling apart. In From Showing Off to Showing UP, Regan explores in lyrical prose how overcoming these challenges enriched her life and now fuels her ability to help others through her work as a presentation coach. Weaving together memoir and self-help, this intimate book takes readers on a compelling journey—from Regan's childhood growing up in the thorny world of politics, through highlights and lowlights of her TV career, to what she considers her greatest personal accomplishment: self-acceptance. Featuring soulful lessons from her conversations with such luminaries as Oprah and bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) and serving up some of Regan's favourite practices for staying grounded in presence, From Showing Off to Showing UP is a powerful roadmap for living a more authentic life. An intimate memoir and guide to overcoming impostor syndrome, stage fright, perfectionism, and embracing our most authentic selves, from the former host of Live at 5. “My life was perfect. I was confident and outgoing. I was a deliriously happy wife and mother. I loved my job. That all sounds great, doesn't it? Unfortunately, every one of those statements is false. I was false.” This might seem like shocking honesty, but to Nancy Regan, it's simply the result of dropping a mask she clung to for decades. In her first book, the former television broadcaster gives us a behind-the-scenes account of her experience hosting a newsmagazine with a daily audience of over a quarter million—and interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world—all while studiously concealing fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. With remarkable candour, Regan describes how she created the illusion of having it all together because she didn't want anyone to know how close she was to falling apart. In From Showing Off to Showing UP, Regan explores in lyrical prose how overcoming these challenges enriched her life and now fuels her ability to help others through her work as a presentation coach. Weaving together memoir and self-help, this intimate book takes readers on a compelling journey—from Regan's childhood growing up in the thorny world of politics, through highlights and lowlights of her TV career, to what she considers her greatest personal accomplishment: self-acceptance. Featuring soulful lessons from her conversations with such luminaries as Oprah and bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) and serving up some of Regan's favourite practices for staying grounded in presence, From Showing Off to Showing UP is a powerful roadmap for living a more authentic life. An intimate memoir and guide to overcoming impostor syndrome, stage fright, perfectionism, and embracing our most authentic selves, from the former host of Live at 5. My life was perfect. I was confident and outgoing. I was a deliriously happy wife and mother. I loved my job. That all sounds great, doesnt it? Unfortunately, every one of those statements is false. I was false. This might seem like shocking honesty, but to Nancy Regan, its simply the result of dropping a mask she clung to for decades. In her first book, the former television broadcaster gives us a behind-the-scenes account of her experience hosting a newsmagazine with a daily audience of over a quarter million and interviewing some of the biggest celebrities in the world all while studiously concealing fear, insecurity, and self-doubt. With remarkable candour, Regan describes how she created the illusion of having it all together because she didnt want anyone to know how close she was to falling apart. In From Showing Off to Showing UP, Regan explores in lyrical prose how overcoming these challenges enriched her life and now fuels her ability to help others through her work as a presentation coach. Weaving together memoir and self-help, this intimate book takes readers on a compelling journey from Regans childhood growing up in the thorny world of politics, through highlights and lowlights of her TV career, to what she considers her greatest personal accomplishment: self-acceptance. Featuring soulful lessons from her conversations with such luminaries as Oprah and bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat Pray Love) and serving up some of Regans favourite practices for staying grounded in presence, From Showing Off to Showing UP is a powerful roadmap for living a more authentic life.. An Intimate Memoir And Guide To Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Stage Fright, Perfectionism, And Embracing Our Most Authentic Selves, From The Former Host Of Live At 5. Nancy Regan Has Interviewed Many Of The Biggest Stars In The Entertainment Industry -- Oprah, Madonna, And Harrison Ford To Name Just A Few -- And Has A Gift For Putting People At Ease. But While Studiously Projecting Confidence, The Beloved Live At 5 Host Often Struggled With Insecurity, Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, And Fear Of Failure. In Her First Book, Regan Offers Up Her Own Life Experience And Struggles In Vulnerable And Honest Prose, Exploring How Overcoming These Challenges Enriched Her Life And Now Fuels Her Ability To Help Others. Weaving Together Together Self-help And Memoir, Practicing Presence Offers Readers Access To Regan's Personal And Professional Toolkit #8212l Whether They?re Leading A Zoom Meeting Or Speaking To A Crowd Of Thousands -- Garnered From Two Decades Of Television Broadcasting, As Well As Real-life Examples Drawn From Her Current Role As A Professional Speaker And Presentation Coach. Ultimately, This Timely Book Asks Readers To Explore The Deeper Issues Behind Their Fear Of Public Speaking, And Learn To Embrace Their Authentic Self In Every Interaction; And To Understand That Being Present In The Moment Is A Practise. This Book Will Be A Handy Map For Anyone Who Wishes To Embark On A Journey To Living Their Most Authentic Life With Contentment And Confidence. "Nancy Regan has interviewed many of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry--Oprah, Madonna, and Harrison Ford to name just a few--and has a gift for putting people at ease. But while studiously projecting confidence, the beloved Live at 5 host often struggled with insecurity, imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and fear of failure. In her first book, Regan offers up her own life experience and struggles in vulnerable and honest prose, exploring how overcoming these challenges enriched her life and now fuels her ability to help others. Weaving together together self-help and memoir, Practicing Presence offers readers access to Regan's personal and professional toolkit--whether they're leading a Zoom meeting or speaking to a crowd of thousands--garnered from two decades of television broadcasting, as well as real-life examples drawn from her current role as a professional speaker and presentation coach. Ultimately, this timely book asks readers to explore the deeper issues behind their fear of public speaking, and learn to embrace their authentic self in every interaction; and to understand that being present in the moment is a practise. This book will be a handy map for anyone who wishes to embark on a journey to living their most authentic life with contentment and confidence."-- Provided by publisher Nancy Regan appeared as if she had it all together; she was a happy wife and mother and loved her successful career as a television broadcaster. Her memoir, From Showing Off to Showing UP, reveals just how close she was to having everything in that perfect illusion fall apart. With lyrical prose, Regan explores overcoming imposter syndrome, stage fright, and perfectionism, and the journey toward embracing our most authentic selves.