Shyness and social anxiety can prevent people from being all they want to be. If you suffer from timidity, you are not alone. Do you have a fear of speaking in front of a group? Are you afraid to meet new people at a social party? Do you get extremely nervous when you are being interviewed for a new job? Does fear overwhelm you when people try to make conversation and you are afraid you will say the wrong thing? All of these fears can prevent you from succeeding in your personal and professional life.