Anyone who's known me for a short time can't imagine how much difficulty and fear I used to have speaking in public and sharing my opinions. The nervousness was always intense.

Today, it's been almost 10 years since I started giving talks, doing presentations, and running workshops on technical subjects I know well, mostly in the programming field. Throughout all that time, I had never taken any training to improve my public speaking skills.

But last month, I had the chance to take part in a training focused on storytelling, body language, and vocal expression on stage. I realized how much these techniques make a difference in a presentation, providing better connection and engagement with the audience.

I'll definitely put the valuable knowledge I gained to use and prepare even more for upcoming events! I still have a lot to learn and improve in my communication, since it's an ongoing challenge.

I'm grateful for the opportunity given by IXC Soft, Vagner Dalbosco, and Luciano Vaz.