Elevator Pitch

This speech shares my experience of overcoming my fear of sharks during a trip to Bora Bora, where I spent 30 minutes swimming alongside them. It taught me to manage anxiety, stay calm under pressure, and embrace uncertainty. Most importantly, I learned that fear should never hold us back from new and rewarding experiences.

Speech: Hello everyone. I’d like to share a story about facing one of my biggest fears. My name is Sofia, and I am absolutely terrified of sharks. About 9 months ago, I took a trip to Bora Bora and decided to face my fear. I spent 30 minutes swimming with sharks, even though I’m terrified of them. This experience taught me how to successfully manage my anxiety, stay composed under stress, and embrace uncertainty. I also learned a huge lesson from this experience: you can be afraid or scared of something, but you should never let fear control you or hold you back from experiencing new things. Thank you for listening.