You're listening to i'mm mea podcast. Okay, So you've got a big presentation or an event that's coming up, and if you're being honest, you might be freaking out a little. Your heart's racing, your mind's jumping to worst case scenarios. What if I forget what I'm saying, What if I mess up? What if everyone judges me? What if I'm standing at the event like a total awkward loaner. Take a breath, because, first of all, what you are feeling
right now, it's so normal. Public speaking and social anxiety are some of the most common fears out there. You're standing in front of people, being seen, being heard. It's vulnerable stuff. And I say this as someone who's been speaking in front of crowds and intending all sorts of business events for over ten years, and I still get nervous. So instead of trying to shut it down, let's work
with it. Step one, give yourself permission to freak out. Seriously, don't pretend you're chill if you're not, Ask yourself, what am I actually nervous about? Forgetting my words, tech, failing talking to no one. Here's the truth. Every worst case scenario you're imagining hasard solution. It's never as big of a deal as your mind is making it out to be. So we can let go of the perfectionism here. You don't need to be perfect. You just need to be
present and be yourself. Now, I want you to remember something really important. You are asked to do this talk or show up to this event for a reason. You bring value. Your voice matters, and you don't get given opportunities you're not ready for. You are ready for this, and those nerves, they're not a sign to run. They're a sign that you're expanding. This is your capacity growing in real time. So instead of thinking, I'm so nervous, this is bad, try I'm nervous because I care, and
that means this matters. Let's get you out of your head and into that body. Put on a song that makes you feel like a million bucks. Move, breathe, shift your energy. Because confidence isn't just a mindset, it's a feeling. And you've felt this before. Think about a time you were nervous and you got through it, maybe even crushed it. That's proof. Proof that you can do hard things, proof that you can move through discomfort, proof that you'll be
okay on the other side. Now, simplify your focus. Instead of obsessing over every detail, ask yourself one question, how do I want people to feel when I'm done with this big thing that I was dreading? Ground into that Because when you lead with intention and not perfection, everything flows from there. And one more thing, give yourself space before you step in. Protect your energy. For me, I need a little cave time before I do something that
I know will make me anxious. No noise, no chaos, just me getting grounded into what I'm about to do. So don't overcrowd your schedule, create space to arrive, and finally, trust your preparation. You've done the work, you know your stuff. Now it's just about showing up. And when it's all over, celebrate because once again you did the thing you were scared of. You showed up anyway, you grew, you expanded,
and you became a greater version of yourself. Mamma Mia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and waters that this podcast is recorded on