One of the greatest fears in the human experience is the fear of speaking in front of others. (01:03) Research shows it's been one of the top fears for many years. Fear can elicit and reveal insecurities and tension that hold us back from sharing the most important parts of ourselves and our messages. Joel breaks down some of the sources and causes of our dread. (02:02)

Joel Weldon shares the most important overall attitude shift that offers you true freedom to be yourself. (04:57) MISSION>me is a value statement to carry into the rest of your life. Social fears are common to all of us at certain times in our lives. No one is immune, but it is completely possible for every one of us to overcome the FEAR by converting it into EXCITEMENT. The number one root cause is our fear of being rejected and the fear of our listeners not 'liking' or approving of my message and delivery. When we put mental priority on the MISSION>me value statement and we focus on caring about the lives of our listeners.

The nerves will never completely disappear. But by refocusing our attitude and purpose onto the audience, we eventually draw tremendous pleasure and excitement by watching our listeners respond to our messages.

Eye contact is just one small technique of many to help you focus on your audience's benefit. (12:05) Our comprehensive online course called Riveting: the Speaking Voice Makeover is in the works. Sign up for updates on the empoweryourplatform.com website.

Your MISSION should be at the tip of your tongue and the forefront of your thoughts. This applies to every speaking opportunity that comes your way. (14:55) Your servant attitude will quickly become the positive target of your nervous energy.

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