What are students of Dr. Lazaris saying?

"Working with Dr. Nick has amazingly changed my life. I had a fear of public speaking that was preventing me from enjoying my job, time with friends and sometimes even family time. I was always worried about what others might think of me and was always limited by others and the outside world in general. Dr. Nick has helped me refocus on myself and discover my incredible potential and getting free from the outside world. Overcoming my fear of public speaking has helped me overcome other challenges and build a stronger me.”  

~ Chahinez Laidli, M.D. Paris, France 

" I went to see Dr. Nick for help with public speaking anxiety and career coaching. I was immediately impressed with Dr. Nick’s approach and insight - he asked the right questions and took the necessary time to really understand where my issues were coming from. We then worked on very practical and effective tools to overcome the anxiety I was experiencing. These tools and thought processes proved helpful not only in my work but in all areas of my life. Dr. Nick’s coaching increased my confidence, improved my attitude, and equipped me to be the best person I can be! ”  

~ Joe P., C.P.A. 

"We had the pleasure of having Dr. Lazaris come to the OCSA to give a presentation to our students. Dr. Lazaris was warm, engaging, funny and helpful for our students. He was able to give guidance on how to control their anxiety and shared techniques with our students in order to help alleviate the stress that often comes with performance. The presentation was helpful and beneficial to our students and they thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely be asking Dr. Lazaris back to present again.”  

~ Dr. Maria Lazarova, DMA Director, Classical Voice Conservatory Orange County School of the Arts

"Thanks to Dr. Lazaris, I was able to manage my nerves and anxiety for one of the most important events in my life- my wedding- and was able to fully be present and enjoy it!  

I learned relaxation techniques to teach the body how to relax. Frequent practice with his centering techniques allowed me to mentally rehearse key moments and learn how to manage my anxious response to them so that I was calmer and more centered on the actual day. Dr. Lazaris allowed me to go at my pace and encouraged me every step of the way. Now I have the tools for life to apply them to other public events. Most of all, I have regained confidence to believe in myself."

~ Elisa  

"I have played French Horn all my life. However, with an increased level of competition in college and later in my music performance career, I experienced anxiety and “freezing” in performances, I changed my career and stopped doing what I loved.  

Recently, I was asked to perform a duet for voice and horn with my daughter with the Sounds of Cypress Orchestra. My immediate reflex was to turn down this great opportunity. It was time to get some help, so I called Dr. Nick.  

The day of the performance we made our way to the front of the stage - I was completely calm, confident, and in control (“in the moment” as Dr. Nick would label it). The performance went flawlessly and I was able to thoroughly enjoy the moment and feel very proud of my performance.  

This was one of the most fulfilling experiences I can ever remember, and I attribute the success to the coaching provided by Dr. Nick. I don’t know where this will go, but I do know that the performance door is now open again, and I can feel free to walk through it if I desire to."  

~ Ron

"Your presentation was the highlight of the meeting. You presented valuable concepts and personal strategies that will assist all of us in achieving a more productive and successful business. The audience interaction, customized workbook and your wonderful sense of humor added the perfect ingredients to the information you shared. The response that we received from the attendees was that this meeting was the best ever!”  

~ Lynn Gabrielson, President Professional Speakers Network  

So... are you ready to overcome your public speaking fears?