in a few days i need to go to a company presentation and make a big speech ! wow , i bet that 's exciting , but also makes you a bit nervous . congratulations though , i 'm sure you are proud to do it ! i am ! but , yes , you are right . i am extremely nervous about it . what if i mess up ! well , i would probably feel the same way , but i 'm sure you will be great . if they did n't have confidence in your abilities , they would n't have chosen you to do it !
The prospect of a significant upcoming event or responsibility causing fear of failure.