
thinking that the best I could achieve was just get through it,
with Mr Blair being such a consummate public speaker himself.
It passed well and I got some positive responses.
‘The trouble with nervousness and stage fright is that it shuts
you down. You can’t listen; you can’t relax. Nerves close people’s
personalities down and you become wooden.
‘Now in the office, and when I address the staff, the atmosphere
is conducive for people to be honest. People ask more
questions. The main thing is that meetings are fun. There is
laughter, with people spontaneously applauding others for their
contributions. There is positiveness and ease; it is a different