11 secrets they don't teach in school

 Overcome your fear of public speaking. 11 secrets they don't teach in school:

What do people report as their #1 greatest fear? It’s not death…. It’s public speaking. Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, has been a daunting obstacle for me for years. I wasn’t always afraid of public speaking. Until I gave a presentation where I was humiliated by my boss in front of a cabinet of senior leaders, colleagues, and friends. Since I have had anxiety and panic attacks when I present. But conquering your fears is the only way to move forward, right? I've decided to reclaim my public speaking skills. And I want to share my learning journey with you. Here are 11 confidence-boosting tips: 1/ The 5-5-5 Rule → Scan 5 faces; Hold each gaze for 5 seconds. → Repeat every 5 minutes. → Creates an authentic connection. 2/Power Pause → Dead silence for 3 seconds after key points. → Let your message land. 3/ The 3-Part Open → Hook with a question. → Share a story. → State your promise. 4/ Palm-Up Principle → Open palms when speaking = trustworthy. → Pointing fingers = confrontational. 5/ The 90-Second Reset → Feel nervous? Excuse yourself. → 90 seconds of deep breathing reset your nervous system. 6/ Rule of Three → Structure key points in threes. → Our brains love patterns. 7/ 2-Minute Story Rule → Keep stories under 2 minutes. → Any longer, you lose them. 8/ The Lighthouse Method → Plant "anchor points" around the room. → Rotate eye contact between them. → Looks natural, feels structured. 9/ The Power Position → Feet shoulder-width apart. → Hands relaxed at sides. → Projects confidence even when nervous. 10/ The Callback Technique → Reference earlier points later in your talk. → Creates a narrative thread. → Audiences love connections. 11/ The Rehearsal Truth → Practice the opening 3x more than the rest. → Nail the first 30 seconds; you'll nail the talk. Speaking isn't just talking. It's influence at scale. And today is our day to make an impact! How do you feel about public speaking? Comment below 👇