I was born into the company. My family business is an international civil engineering construction company. As I was growing up I was not sure if I wanted to go into the family business and obtain my degree in civil engineering. My severe stutter played a part in my decision. My stammer is so bad that it makes the cartoon character Porky Pig speech sounding 100% “fluent”. I was scared and concerned with the same feeling you are currently experiencing OP. But I still have the same anxiety’s you are having now with the role I have in my company. When I travel the world and meet with clients and find out they speak English, I worry how they would view my company in thinking why would they send me to represent. I have been called an idiot, a loser, retarded, incompetent, and hundreds of insults that I did not understand because of cultural differences. On multiple occasions I had to educate them about my disability of which you will have to do that as well throughout your life OP as a person who stutters. I see it as an opportunity for a wee bit of education on what stuttering is and a few famous people that are stutters and became very successful in life on a global scale. I also, tell the client look at our portfolio of projects we have done and what the capabilities of our company has to offer to the client. I believe we as humans who are stutters offer to be educational ambassadors. The hardest part I find about being a person who stutters is that stuttering is a “HIDDEN” disability. I wish at times that I had a more noticeable disability, like being in a wheelchair or having Down Syndrome. Two random examples plucked from the air. Then your anxiety and nervousness will still be high but still lower in my opinion from the anxiety of one of us. I been in the family business since 1997, and I have a love and hate relationship. I love the projects we do, but the interactions with my fellow colleagues and clients are trying sometimes. I am 48 years old and I am starting to get tired dealing with people because of my speech. The world has become a lot more complex and meaner. Sadly, I believe it will continue to get worse. OP, continue to follow your dreams, and I wish you all the best. Just keep fighting for what you believe in and what you stand for. Life is never a straight path and will always be highs and lows. I found more highs. Cheers Mate!