How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking: Practical Strategies from a Leadership Mentor

Struggling with stage fright or feeling nervous before speaking in public?In this episode of The Making of Me, international speaker and Warriors Rising founder Harriet Bratt shares practical, real-world strategies to help you overcome the fear of public speaking and step into confidence.You’ll learn why even experienced speakers still feel nervous and how to turn that anxiety into presence, impact, and connection using simple, actionable techniques.One of the key tools shared in this episode is the BAF method: Breath, Awareness, Focus a simple framework you can use anytime you feel nervous before speaking.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why fear of public speaking is completely normal (even for professionals)How to transform nervous energy into confident deliveryThe BAF method: Breath, Awareness, FocusHow to shift your mindset before stepping on stageThe secret to building long-term speaking confidenceHow to truly connect with your audience when you speakWhether you're an entrepreneur, leader, or someone simply trying to find your voice, this conversation will help you step forward with more clarity and confidence.This episode will show you that confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build.🔗 Connect with Harriet Bratt:https://www.harrietbratt.com/🔗 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/harriet-bratt-429b1b1a6/#PublicSpeaking #Confidence #Leadership #OvercomeFear #Storytelling #CommunicationSkills #TheMakingOfMe