CLG Lifestyle | Confidence, Calling & Communication.

Public speaking is one of the biggest fears men have — not because we don’t have anything to say, but because we feel the weight of being seen.
When you step up to speak, your voice isn’t the only thing on display — your identity is.

But here’s the truth:

Nervousness is normal.
Staying nervous is optional.
And overcoming it is a skill — not a personality trait.

As a Kingdom man, you don’t speak to impress people — you speak to represent purpose, clarity, and truth. Once you shift your mindset, public speaking becomes less about fear and more about assignment.

Let’s break down how to step into the room with confidence — even if your hands are shaking.

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Understand the Real Reason You Feel Nervous

Most men think they’re afraid of the crowd.
Wrong.

You’re afraid of:

• Judgement
• Messing up
• Forgetting your words
• Being misunderstood
• Not looking “perfect”

But nervousness is just your body trying to protect you from embarrassment.

Your job is to remind your body:
“I’m safe. I’m supposed to be here.”

Once your identity is clear, the fear starts shrinking.

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Don’t Try to “Be Impressive.” Try to Be Present.

When you try to impress people, you overthink.
When you choose to be present, you relax.

Your audience doesn’t need a king who’s performing.
They need a king who’s real.

Before you speak, tell yourself:

“I’m not here to be perfect. I’m here to be effective.”

That one mental shift unlocks calm.

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Prepare Like a Professional, Deliver Like a Man on Assignment

Confidence comes from clarity.
The more prepared you are, the calmer you feel.

How to prepare without sounding scripted:

• Write down your 3 main points.
• Turn them into a natural flow.
• Practice the opening sentence until it’s smooth.
• Know your ending — it gives you a clear landing.

The goal isn’t memorization — it’s familiarity.

You’re not reciting.
You’re communicating.

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Breathe Before You Speak — Not During

One reason men choke on stage is because they start breathing too fast once the nerves hit.

Do this instead:

Before you talk:

• Inhale for 4
• Hold for 2
• Exhale for 6

Your voice deepens.
Your heartbeat stabilizes.
Your thoughts slow down.

This creates instant presence.

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Lead With a Story — Not a Statement

Stories relax the room.
Stories relax YOU.

When you start with something personal or relatable, your nervous system shifts from “performance” to “conversation.”

Your audience leans in, and you start to speak more naturally.

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Speak Slower Than You Think You Should

Nervous men talk fast.
Confident men talk slow.

Slowness is not weakness — it’s power.

Pausing gives your brain time to breathe and your words time to land.

This is the difference between sounding anxious…
and sounding like a man who knows who he is.

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Don’t Fight the Nerves — Redirect Them

Trying to “stop” nervousness makes it worse.
Channel it instead.

That energy in your chest?
That’s adrenaline — the same fuel athletes use to compete.

Tell yourself:

“This is energy, not fear.”

The moment you reframe it, your mind follows your lead.

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Remember: You’re Not Alone Up There

You carry the presence of God with you wherever you go — including the stage, the podium, or the boardroom.

You don’t have to mention scripture publicly to carry scripture internally.

Before you speak, remind yourself:

“God goes before me. I’m only delivering what He placed in me.”

Purpose silences panic.

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Every Time You Speak, You Become a Little More Unshakeable

Confidence is built through reps.

Your first time may be shaky.
Your third time will be better.
Your tenth time — you’ll start commanding the room without thinking.

Consistency creates confidence.
Confidence creates presence.
Presence creates impact.

And impact is what you were born for.

Thank you for reading..

Blessings & Strength,
Corwin L Guilliams
Founder, CLG Lifestyle

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