Michael had always felt anxious about speaking in public. Even during his university years, giving a short presentation made his hands shake and his voice tremble. The simple thought of standing in front of an audience filled him with dread. His heart beat faster, his palms sweated, and his mind went blank. As a result, he often avoided situations where he might be the center of attention, preferring to stay in the background. After graduation, Michael joined a company where presenting ideas was an essential part of the job. But when his manager told him he would need to introduce their new project to international partners, panic took over. He imagined everything that could go wrong. For a moment, he even thought about quitting. However, he soon realized that avoiding challenges would only keep him from growing. Deep down, he…