Does the idea of speaking in public make your heart start to race? You’re absolutely not alone. A fear of public speaking is one of the most common fears and comes from our concern over what people think of us and how we are seen. Visible executive sponsorship is integral to the success of any change program. You need to be visible, whether it’s through speaking at town halls, team meetings, on video, on stage, at conferences, briefing ministers and executive boards, or even the media - you have to step up there. My guest today is Dr Kate Cashman. Kate is a multiaward-winning and internationally certified public speaking and leadership coach, consultant, educator and keynote speaker. She helps leaders transform their relationship with public speaking and is here today to share her expertise with you. In this episode, Kate generously provides us with her proven approach to becoming a great public speaker. It’s important to remember that your nerves don’t mean you’re terrible or don’t deserve to be there - they just mean that what you’re doing is important and you truly care about your message. We’re covering why public speaking is scary, the key concept that will help you improve your public speaking, the biggest myths and stories about being a good speaker, how to deliver a great message that resonates, and how to handle your nerves. This conversation is absolutely jam-packed full of useful and practical information to help you step up onto the stage, in front of a camera or up in front of a meeting. I know I’ll be incorporating all of Kate’s tips into my own toolkit and I’m very confident that you’ll be doing the same. LINKS: Previous episode mentioned:  How To Use Boring Data To Tell Compelling Stories That Resonate with Kate NorrisThe killer mistake most leaders make talking about transformation Connect with Dr Kate Cashman:  Website: https://www.katecashman.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_katecashman.com_/  LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/katecashmancoaching Connect with me:  Website:https://www.everchange.com.au/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebyrne