Let’s clear something up. I am not fearless. People see the stage. The microphone. The awards. The confidence. They assume I walk in bulletproof. I don’t. I feel the nerves. I feel the doubt. I feel the weight of what I am about to say. Some days my body is playing up. Some days I am exhausted before I even start. But I walk on anyway. That is the difference. Power is not the absence of fear. It is the decision to move with it sitting right beside you. I Did Not Wake Up Like

Because powerful speaking is not about perfection, it is about connection. Many people believe that impactful speakers are born confident. The truth is, most great speakers were once terrified of the stage. They learned to turn nerves into energy and fear into focus. Speaking with impact is not about being loud, polished, or naturally charismatic. It is about being genuine, prepared, and purposeful. When you speak from the heart and connect with honesty, people listen, not be