Fear is something that impacts all of our lives. By definition it is a feeling induced by perceived danger or threat, which causes a change in our physical state and ability to think or act.

It crops up time and time again and what’s interesting is that it manifests itself not only in response to a present threat, but also in anticipation of something that may occur in the future.

For many years I had a deep-rooted fear of public speaking. I didn’t need to be on s...