Why am I scared to be seen?
The short answer
Being seen can mean receiving criticism, losing privacy, or facing new expectations. Name the concern before treating it as a confidence problem.
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Identify the actual risk
Ask who would see the work and what they could do with it. A trusted colleague, your manager, and a public audience are different situations.
Check whether the work is yours to share. Respect confidential information and other people’s contributions. If your workplace punishes reasonable questions or takes credit unfairly, the environment matters too. You do not have to become more public to prove you are capable.
You can choose a limited audience for the first attempt and decide later whether a wider audience would serve your purpose.
An imagined example
Imagine you want to share a design but fear questions you cannot answer. You could first show one unfinished section to a trusted colleague. Ask for feedback on one decision, rather than a judgment of your ability.
Choose a small, chosen exposure
Decide who will see it, what they will see, and what kind of response you want. Keep the first step small enough that you can learn from it.
A career read can help you think about how you want your work recognised. It cannot identify the cause of anxiety. If fear is persistent or affects daily life, consider support from a qualified health professional.