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If Public Speaking Makes You Nervous, Don't Worry, You're Not Alone
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If Public Speaking Makes You Nervous, Don't Worry, You're Not Alone

But you're probably better suited for it than you think

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Rick Lewis
Aug 08, 2023
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My first speaking gigs filled me with anxiety

I’ve been an actor, comedian, and circus performer my whole life. In 2009 when the economy crashed, the event industry shut down, and entertainment budgets went right out the window.

Corporate planners were only hiring presenters with expertise that could contribute to the bottom line.

Jugglers weren’t quite …

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