postr/StutterJanuary 21, 2024

Presented in front of 70 people for work

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Presented in front of 70 people for work I presented at a convention workshop hosted by my work. Going into it, I was terrified. The presentation was on a high profile project. The media a team recorded it and everything. My girlfriend came, too, and we exchanged glances whenever I started to panic. The ceo/president was there. Two other VPs as well, along with my direct boss and his boss 😂 my HR was thru the roof. But I did it! I don’t really remember if I stuttered or not, or how badly I did. But I had no long blocks. The CEO came up after and gave me the biggest hug 🫂 along with my coworkers who said something along the lines of “why were you so nervous?” I Irish goodbyed almost immediately 😅 called my gf on the phone on the car ride back and couldn’t get a word out!! lol. Feeling proud, tho.

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Anticipation & AvoidanceEmotional Experience

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Avoidance & SubstitutionHope & Motivation

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public_speaking