Picture this: a stage bathed in the spotlight, a hush falling over the expectant crowd, and there I stand, heart racing, palms sweaty. The fear of presenting to large groups used to grip me like a vice, a relentless adversary.

Obstacles don't have to be roadblocks; they can be stepping stones. Over the years, I've discovered that it's the unconventional strategies that can turn barriers into your best allies on the journey to success.