I, (Laura) talk with many people, especially fantastically talented women, who hate public speaking. "I'd rather just serve others from the back of the room," is a common lament I hear.
I remind them of their great value, both in their knowledge but also in their attitude. They have the heart of a servant. It is an ideal mindset of a public speaker. Speakers who seek to serve their audience are (or learn how to be) concise, considerate, and passionate about offering a group what they need.
Remembering that our job is to serve can also help reduce the normal nervousness of public speaking.
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