Norm spent years trapped by social anxiety, and he knows what it’s like to feel stuck, invisible, and alone.
His journey began with social anxiety disorder, but it became so much more. What started as survival turned into a journey of healing, growth, and discovery. More Than Shyness is a deeply personal and practical guide drawn from a 40-year journey.
In 2012, Norm co-created a support program dedicated to helping people overcome social anxiety disorder and move toward full and meaningful lives.
Along with his team, Norm developed a 12-week workshop to help people overcome social anxiety. The workshop was successful, helping over 150 people manage their anxiety better while striving for personally meaningful goals. The strategies Norm shares in this book draw from those sessions, shaped by real-life experiences and the practical insights he gained while helping others on their journey to overcome social anxiety.
Outside of his work as a software engineer, Norm loves hiking, reading, playing racquetball, and spending time with his family, especially his son. He also enjoys attending and hosting Meetups.
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