“Just One Person”

My speaking journey started with a simple presentation in front of about 20 students at a local secondary college. I was terrified, had no idea what I was doing but stood in front of that group because I said "If my story can help just one person, it will be worth it."
The feeling of being able to complete that first presentation was one that gave me a bit of confidence but the teacher's feedback of "I've never seen that group sit still for 5 minutes. and to see them engaged and involved for 40 minutes is something incredible."
From that moment I knew I had something powerful that has led me to evolve my speaking. The nervousness is still there but getting the opportunity to share my story is one I'll always relish, regardless of the audience.