Was I nervous?

You bet I was.

I didn't hesitate when I was asked to speak at the first Chamber University workshop, hosted last Thursday by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce. Of course I would do it.

That's when the self-doubt started.

I mean, I know the topic – Search Engine Optimization – inside and out thanks to my work at VNet Consulting. We specialize in SEO, Keyword Analysis, Article Marketing andother types of Internet Marketing. No, the topic wasn't the problem.

I wondered if I could get my message across? Would the 30 or so businesspeople in the room learn something from me?

Early indications are that they did. (Whew!)

Most people took notes; many asked questions. They seemed to learn the importance of Internet Marketing – and how much work it involves.

Which is great.

The bonus for me is that I was forced to organize my thoughts and techniques, which will help me improve search rankings for my clients' websites.

And next time I'm asked to speak in public, I won't be nervous at all.