THINK LIKE A RACEHORSE
Are you the type of speaker who loves to get up in front of a group and dazzle them with your knowledge and expertise? You have watched other speakers, good and bad, and seen how they attract and hold an audience. You've noted which ones are comfortable in front of the audience and which ones seem to be white knuckling it all the way. No contest which one you want to be.
Yet, when it comes time for you to give your talk in front of 10 or more people, all that study, research and preparation flies out the window. Your breathing suddenly becomes panicky and erratic, your legs feel wobbly, your brain won't seem to focus, and you contemplate the choice between fight or flight. No contest which one you'd like that to be, either.