Having the confidence to do things – e.g. attend a public speaking group

Public speaking is often mentioned as one of the things people are most scared of.

Below is a link to a long but excellent YouTube video which is also available as a podcast about improving confidence.

It explains that a lot of what we think about confidence does not work, i.e just telling yourself to be more confident, and that you have to take action first to learn and then to gain confidence. Public speaking is mentioned several times, and there are many life examples of how and when improved confidence can really help. Give it a listen and come and attend one of our in-person meetings starting again on Tuesday 8th September 2026 at Wimbledon Library.

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