When I was young I was so nervous speaking in public I couldn't hide the low-key hyperventilation that would ensue.
Over the years though in my career I've had to do it so much that I don't even notice it anymore. Asking me to present to a group now is like asking me to lunch.
This. Best thing to remember when speaking in public is that unless you are the worst public speaker that the audience has ever seen then they'll forget what you said in 2-3 weeks.
When I was a recruiter I had to do presentations and classes in front of a bunch of high school students. Between that and another trip to Iraq and Afghanistan I'd probably take another deployment. Of course, that doesn't mean I would choose death over giving another speech.
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