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I stood backstage watching the previous speaker conclude her keynote with thunderous applause. In three minutes, I would walk onto that same stage. Three hundred executives would turn their attention toward me. And I would have to convince them I belonged there—despite every cell in my body screaming that I did not. The feeling was…

Embracing Your Introversion: A Superpower for the Stage Being an introvert doesn’t mean you can’t be a great public speaker. In fact, your introspective nature can be a real superpower when it comes to commanding the stage. Introverts often have a unique ability to connect with their audience on a deeper level, as they tend…