Scared to Speak? 7 Simple Ways to Show up Confidently in Your Business

Stand out by mastering these essential public speaking tips

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Imagine standing in front of a crowd, all eyes on you. The audience is silently waiting to hear what you have to say.

Whether that scenario pumps you up or freaks you out, in today’s world where everyone is talking at once, this kind of undivided attention is a gift to any entrepreneur or business looking to stand out.

In today’s world, it’s not enough to be good at what you do.

For every Brené Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, Stacy Abrams, and all those leaders with millions of fans, there are thousands of equally talented people who remain virtually unknown.

So what makes these people the authorities we know and trust?

Speaking.

Onstage, online, via podcasts, television, or radio — when worthwhile ideas are shared with passion, authenticity, and personality, it’s hard NOT to stand out.

The right message, carefully crafted and strategically presented, can turn you from a nobody into a go-to expert.

But you don’t need a stadium-sized audience to build trust and authority through public speaking. With the explosion of video-based…