Public speaking is a major fear for so many people  - ranking higher than the fear of heights, clowns, spiders, snakes and, apparently, even death. So why should you put yourself out there and get up on stage? Find out more, along with some top tips for getting started!

We’ve had a good chat with Tanja Lichtensteiger for this #WhereDidYouStart. Tanja may not have a degree, but what she does have is a true understanding and appreciation of apprenticeships - and when this is paired with a passion for tech… well. We don’t think there’s much that could stand in her way. Over to you, Tanja!

We’re heading overseas for our next #wheredidyoustart. Based in Montreal, Marie-Philippe Gill is studying software engineering - but a career in tech wasn’t always an easy choice for her to make. Here, Marie-Philippe takes us through her love of computers and code - and shows just how much of an impact it’s had on her life, as well as her personality. Over to you Marie!

Meet Reema Vadoliya. From getting knee-deep in numbers at university, to graduating into a bit of an unknown field, Reema’s here to show that the learning doesn’t end with a gown and mortar board. In fact, that might just be the beginning. Over to you, Reema!

Meet Claudia Rowe. After an almost blind date level of chance encounter with the world of digital, Claudia now lives in London and works as a Performance Media Manager at Google. Intrigued as to how Claudia made that jump from meandering grad to working for a tech giant? Here’s her rather brilliant #wheredidyoustart story.

It’s fair to say that Heather Healy is something of an expert in juggling. No, not batons or balls, but substantially more important things like career building and child rearing! Now the Marketing Communications Director at Leeds agency Stickyeyes, here Heather shares her #wheredidyoustart story with us. Over to you, Heather!