Hey folks, just had to share this little nugget of wisdom from my week. I had a chance to speak at a local event, and let me tell you, the nerves were REAL. But here's what helped: I focused on the story I was telling, not the audience. When you shift your mindset from "I'm being judged" to "I'm sharing something valuable," it makes a world of difference. It felt way more like a conversation and less like a performance. Next time you're speaking, try connecting with just one person in the crowd. It makes it feel more personal, and that connection can be a game-changer. Anyone else have tips for beating those pre-speech jitters?