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What does it mean?
She admits to feeling nervous and unprepared for a public speaking moment.
In plain terms
She is shaking and has no speech ready right now.
What can you take from it?
It is okay to admit nervousness in public.

Where it applies

  • on stage moments
  • live events

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge feelings
  • be transparent

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle public speaking?
  • What do you do when nervous?

Another view

Being unprepared can sometimes undermine credibility.

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