My name is Amina, and I live in Mombasa, Kenya. For a long time, the thought of speaking before an audience frightened me. Even when I knew exactly what I wanted to say, imagining a group of people staring at me was enough to destroy my confidence.Whenever I received an invitation to speak at meetings, family functions, or community gatherings, I would find an excuse to turn it down.

I worried about saying the wrong things, forgetting what I wanted to say, or becoming a laughingstock. At times, I watched other women speak confidently and wondered why I found it so difficult to express myself in the same way.This fear started limiting my opportunities in both my personal life and career.

I had important ideas to share, but I often chose to remain quiet because I feared being judged by others. What frustrated me most was knowing that I had something meaningful to contribute but being unable to express myself whenever I stood before people.Eventually, I decided to seek help after discovering.To read more, tap here d