Speaking in public

Key messages in this episode:

• Why is speaking in public so challenging?
• In our history being thrown out of the tribe was certain death 
• Therefore the nature of public speaking is to be nervous

What can you be confident in?

• Your engagement
• Confidence in doing something is an outcome not a starting point.

Understanding the relationship between our Investment and our involvement is key

Fear and insecurity is the main driving force of over investment.

• Being judged
• Wanting other people to like us.
• Wanting other people to agree with what we are saying etc.
• Judging ourself - being in front of lots of people

Preparation

• What is good preparation?
  • Your intention
  • The only valuable goal you can have is doing your best in the moment
• What is unhelpful preparation?