Overcoming Stuttering, Shyness Featured on "The Creativity Salon" with Neil Tepper

June 15, 2011 - PRLog -- HONOLULU - The challenges of overcoming stuttering and shyness are the hot topics featured in the latest episode of “The Creativity Salon,” a new television series hosted by creativity expert Neil Tepper on Hawaii's Olelo network. Titled “Finding Your Voice,” the episode was inspired by the movie “The King’s Speech,” which was based on the true story of King George VI of England and how he overcame a severe stuttering disorder with the help of a speech therapist. It airs in Hawaii on Friday, June 17 at 8:00 p.m. HT and repeats on Tuesday, June 21 and Tuesday, June 28 at 12:30 p.m. on O’ahu, Channel 52. Viewers can also download or stream the episode at any time on OleloNet on Demand (www.olelo.org).

“Creativity Salon” guests for “Finding Your Voice” include Major Gary McCormick, who discusses overcoming his stuttering problem and how this resulted in a successful 23-year career with the U.S. Army. Host Neil Tepper also welcomes Dean Masai, who shares his story about having a debilitating case of shyness. Masai credits participation in Toastmasters with helping to control his condition. The panel discussion also features Yurika Matsumori-Kelly, who gives meaning and context to the discussion with her expertise as a speech language pathologist.

“In this episode of 'The Creativity Salon,' viewers will learn that even kings can have common disorders, so there is no shame to feel about their own,” said host Neil Tepper. “In addition, they will learn that there are solutions for just about any problem or challenge they face in life. It's just a matter of acknowledging your problem and then stepping outside your comfort zone to apply the solution. It's what personal and professional growth is all about.”

“Finding Your Voice" is a heartening, must-see show for anyone looking to find their voice to overcome challenges in their lives.

In each episode of “The Creativity Salon,” Tepper welcomes guests from Hawai`i and around the world, including artists, business leaders and educators, who share how they use creativity to enhance their personal and professional lives. “The Creativity Salon” responds to America’s creativity crisis with real-world examples of how to apply inspiration and innovation to everyday life for greater fulfillment and success.

To learn more about the series and the “Finding Your Voice” episode, visit www.thecreativitysalon.com.

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About Neil Tepper
Tepper – a former creative director for The Coca-Cola Company, Universal Television and the 1996 Olympics – coaches executives, artists and other high achievers seeking a creative edge. Known as “The Creativity Doctor,” Tepper helps people harness the power of their own creativity for greater business success and deeper personal fulfillment. His new book, Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life offers simple, creative solutions for common problems we face in our fast-paced information-based world. In addition to being a trusted coach, Tepper is an award-winning photographer, songwriter, and columnist for The Self Improvement Blog. For more information about Tepper, visit www.neiltepper.com. Prescriptions For Living A Creative Life is available at Amazon and in bookstores across the country.