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The key, is to let yourself open up to this vulnerability a little, no one will think any less of you. In fact, by doing this, people will most likely respect you more (you're going to shake regardless).
I think vulnerability can be a large factor in this. You really have to cross that line a little and open yourself up. We try to hide our vulnerabilities all the time, it's an evolutionary trait handed down from our caveman days. You will feel some kind of attachment to this will to hide your vulnerabilities, hide your weaknesses from predators. Letting yourself shake, is letting yourself be vulnerable, and in this sense you may be very relucatant to do it, but it is opening up to these vulnerabilities that will instill confidence. Self-confidence is acceptance in who you are.
Now go out and let yourself panic :D
By putting your weaknesses on display, you'll eventually become stronger.
mico
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Gosh you've hit the nail right on the head but boy I am gonna find that so hard. I've spent much of my life hiding my vulnerablities particularly since my marriage breakup 10 years ago. Felt proud of the way everyone told me how well I was coping, bringing 3 kids up on my own etc etc it's a shame pride came before the fall.