I started off as a quiet person (and in many ways still am) but have generally progressed to the point where I am comfortable presenting in front of senior stak

I started off as a quiet person (and in many ways still am) but have generally progressed to the point where I am comfortable presenting in front of senior stakeholders. From what I've learned on this journey, the nerves don't go away but the fear does. The most powerful thing you can do is to acknowledge that yes, you have this fear now but through time and practice, it can go away because it's mostly in your head. When presenting, most people do want to hear what you have to say. Nerves are a great thing because it lets you present at your very best - you just need to find your way to manage it. You can start with baby steps - i.e. speaking up in meetings, presenting in smaller groups, etc. and then work your way up. What I've also found useful for dealing with any situation that makes me feel uncomfortable is to question why it makes me feel uncomfortable. And the more uncomfortable I feel, the more I have to conquer it. Perhaps through an overarching goal of some sort.