Overcoming the Fear of the Stage
Even seasoned speakers feel nervous before stepping on stage — that’s normal. The goal isn’t to eliminate fear; it’s to
Speak with Purpose, Passion, and Power.
Speak with Purpose, Passion, and Power.
See what Academy Award winner Denzel Washington had to say about the man, the legend, the master public speaker — Dr. Thomas F. Freeman!
"I cannot overestimate the impact and influence that Dr. Freeman had on my life. He places you on your own, teaches you to stand on your feet, think, and open your mouth and talk." Congresswoman Barbara Jordan
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Public Speaking The Freeman Way by Previn Jones is one of the best books that helps readers discover proven techniques to communicate with confidence, overcome speaking anxiety, influence with clarity, and engage audiences with lasting impact.
Denzel Washington brings the entire cast of The Great Debaters movie to the campus of Texas Southern University for a boot camp and master class in how to become an effective debater and public speaker!
Public Speaking the Freeman Way gives you a deep dive into some of those master communication strategies!!
From political intern to chief of staff to entrepreneur, Previn Jones made a conscious decision early in his career
to be the architect of his own future. A proud graduate of Texas Southern University (TSU)—a distinguished HBCU—
Previn had the privilege of studying under his mentor, the late Dr. Thomas F. Freeman (“Doc”), head coach of the
legendary TSU Debate Team. Under Dr. Freeman’s guidance, Previn competed and won international speech and debate
championships in London, England; Lisbon, Portugal; Rome, Italy; and Paris, France. Dr. Freeman’s teams earned such
a reputation for excellence that actor Denzel Washington brought the entire cast of *The Great Debaters* to TSU for
public speaking training.
To honor his mentor’s legacy and share those invaluable lessons, Previn authored *Public Speaking the Freeman Way*—a
practical guide that has helped professionals and students alike overcome their fear of public speaking.
“As a first-place winner, I took what I learned on his debate team and gave it to the masses. It was such an honor to
be under Dr. Freeman’s tutelage during the most formative years of my life.” — Previn Jones
After graduating, Previn pursued a decade-long career in public service, holding influential staff positions in the
Texas Senate, U.S. Congress, and City of Houston municipal government. Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he later
founded CES Management Group—a full-service real estate investment management firm specializing in acquisitions,
value-add renovations, build-to-rent development, and affordable housing management. What began with one rental
property has grown into a portfolio exceeding $15 million in assets under management.
A lifelong believer in education, Previn complemented his undergraduate and MBA degrees with a Professional Graduate
Certificate in Real Estate Investment from Harvard University (HES). “This program allowed me to build relationships
with people all over the world—from Southeast Asia to South Africa. I knew I had to up my game to be more competitive.
At this point in my career, it’s either go big or go home!”
A step-by-step guide to overcome fear, improve communication, and deliver powerful speeches. Benefits include:
Anyone fearing public speaking should read this book.
Dear Mr. Jones, I just finished reading your book. It was a concise read, yet rich with practical lessons and inspiration. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with the world!
This book was a fabulous read! I’ve been a speaker for over 10 years and have read several books on the subject, but none captured the ‘how-to’ of public speaking as clearly as this one. It breaks the process into simple, empowering steps — leaving you confident that you really can do this!
Even seasoned speakers feel nervous before stepping on stage — that’s normal. The goal isn’t to eliminate fear; it’s to
Dr. Thomas F. Freeman was more than a debate coach — he was a master builder of minds. His philosophy
Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build through preparation, purpose, and persistence. Every great speaker, from
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