About 9 years ago, I got a job that required doing presentations and hosting in-person/virtual meetings. I’ll be honest, it was pretty rough at first. I would be physically ill in the days leading up to the events, unable to sleep, etc. I was honest with my coworkers about how challenging it was for me, and they were supportive. Fast forward 9 years and I’ve made a lot of progress. I agree that those small victories along the way really helped build confidence and I find myself taking public speaking in stride. I still stutter/block but it’s not as bad as it used to be