I haven’t really ever enjoyed speaking publicly before. I remember a time when at university I had to stand up infront of the class and present… I hid behind the sheet of paper I was holding, petrified.

Since then, I have avoided most public speaking, including meeting new people. I work in sales, at some point I am going to have to stand up and present to an audience.

So, time to take action. Instead of just waiting for the situation to arise, I am going to get the experience before.

I have found out about a public speaking group, Toastmasters International. There is one just down the road from me. I am going to commit 1 year to this.