As she stood on the stage, the prospect of giving a speech to the large audience was both daunting and exhilarating. Despite the debilitating fear of embarrassment, she decided to face the challenge head-on. The traumatic memories of the past brought her out in a cold sweat, but she wasn't going to let that hold her back from getting what she worked so hard to get. She had studied so hard and prepared herself for months. She had even categorized her fears into what could go wrong and what she could do if a certain thing happened. She was ready. It turns out everything comes down to practice and preparation. The more speeches she gave, the better she got at it. She had to deal with unexpected situations, of course, but again, she was ready and knowing that gave her the confidence she needed.
