<p>Speaking engagements can be quite common when you&#39;re a business owner. Whether it&#39;s speaking to a team of people you working with or presenting on stage or in a virtual program, podcast, etc. Speaking can do wonderful things for your brand and business as a whole. But the very thought of it can create that tingly sensation in your hands. It can raise your heart rate, and bring on self-defeating thoughts. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Let&#39;s work through this together. In this episode, we are talking about some ways that you can gain more confidence and fight those nerves when you are agreeing to and preparing for a speaking engagement. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Want to connect with other business owners for advice, job postings, and more? Join my FREE Facebook group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenwhofreelance</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out my services, templates, and more here: <a href="https://kristendawnsmith.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://kristendawnsmith.com</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Follow me on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://instagram.com/kristendawnsmith</a></p>