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Practice in Awkward Situations

I was working with an accomplished leader who moved to a new organization where she took on a bigger leadership role.  She was excited about the new job, but found herself physically shaking while speaking to the group.  She would forget where she was, had to refer to her notes, and the paper would rattle so loudly that her colleagues in the audience looked concerned.  She had never experienced anxiety in public speaking before. Now she panicked at the thought of her next team meeting or training.  Her panic mounted as the annual company retreat loomed closer. She would be introducing, moderating, and hosting the event in her new role, which, of course…Read on.

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