🎤My 5 tips to overcome the fear of public speaking (from an anxious introvert): 1️⃣ I stopped waiting to “feel confident” and spoke anyway — shaky voice, sweaty palms, all of it. No one cared. They were rooting for me. 2️⃣ I practiced out loud in my car, my kitchen, and yes… to my dog. Reps build safety. 3️⃣ I messed up mid-sentence, laughed, kept going — and the room relaxed with me. Perfection was never the goal. 4️⃣ I focused on ONE friendly face in the crowd instead of the whole audience staring back. Game changer. 5️⃣ I reminded myself: I’m not here to perform, I’m here to help. That mindset shift changed everything. Fear didn’t disappear — but it stopped being the boss. If this resonates, you’re already braver than you think 💜🎤 PublicSpeaking BayAreaCEO 408Creates BayAreaEvents SFCreator LTKootd LTKgrwm LTKdayinmylife