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by quadcore 1287 days ago
just questions in big forums involving senior leaders / peers or other team members, I generally fumble. My body language doesn't show confidence, try to mince words etc.

I step back because i feel i am being judged, or I make wrong statement etc.

What Ive learnt from my experience is that youre body isnt crazy: if it feels afraid, there might be a challenge (or rather, a danger). For me the only way to stop being afraid is to understand it to its core and understand how to beat it (to a reasonable degree).

In your specific case, you're facing a terrific challenge because they are certainly experienced leaders and very emotionally intelligent.

There are many things to know to beat it, its a complex one (which I dont fully understand either) but i know it starts there: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMFq5D1Mm/