Fear Quote by Diane Greene
“When I first started VMware, I was very shy and self-conscious about speaking. I grew out of this by giving talks each week in front of the whole company; gradually, as we scaled, I had talked to more and more people, and this is how I conquered my fear of talking to people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at VMware Leadership Summit, 2005
Overcoming speaking anxiety through repeated public practice and scaling audience size.
In simple terms: Practice speaking publicly to reduce fear.
Key Takeaway
Speak often, start small, expand audience.
Themes
confidence
public speaking
growth
self-improvement
Mood
motivational
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- company-wide presentations
- industry conferences
- training workshops
Key Concepts
exposure therapy
skill development
scaling
audience engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What small speaking opportunity can you start today?
- How can you seek constructive feedback?
A Different Perspective
Progress may plateau without feedback or mentorship.
