It's easy to understand why so many otherwise capable people are distressed, anxiety-ridden, and almost paralyzed if they're called upon to make a presentation about insurance protection products — even to a friendly audience of three — let alone 300.

They often reveal how they feel by starting out with “I only wish I had more time to prepare” or “I'm not really good at public speaking.” Unfortunately, what follows proves it.

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