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Tips to building confidence as a public speaker - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Some people hold themselves back because they lack confidence. When you have confidence, you are at your best and deliver your public speaking skills like an expert. If you have confidence, you have a higher level of self-esteem. What is self-esteem? This is basically your opinion of yourself.

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