A Toastmasters world champion who used to be 'petrified' of giving speeches says most people fear public speaking for the same reason: ego

Toastmasters International In 2008,Manoj Vasudevan was so "petrified" of public speaking that it took him nine months of Toastmasters meetings before he gave a speech. In 2017, he became the Toastmasters International world champion of public speaking. Vasudevan beat out more than 30,000 competitors over six months in the largest competition of its kind with confidence, style, and an exceptional ability to read an audience and adjust his speech accordingly. It's hard to see him on stage and imag...