Myth of the Natural Speaker: Introverts and Ambiverts, Your Time to Shine Has Arrived

Public speaking. Two words that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most confident individuals. But here’s the secret most people don’t realize: the idea of the “natural speaker” is just a myth.

For many introverts and ambiverts, presentations can feel like a personal nightmare. We might imagine judgmental eyes staring back at us, our voices cracking under pressure, or our minds going completely blank.

These anxieties are often rooted in our body’s natural fight-or-flight response, which can be heightened for those of us who also experience social anxiety.