I'm so nervous during presentations and meetings, how can I improve my public speaking?

Audience doesn't want you to fail, in fact they want that you succeed. Mistakes are part of our life and you won't be a worse person if you make them.

Practice, practice, practice! This advice might sound cliche and all that, but it honestly works. I was horrible at public speaking initially; I could barely get out one sentence out properly and I would tremble so violently whenever I have to speak in front of a crowd. BUT try to build up your confidence by practicing in front of a mirror, or a friend or just anywhere, really. Confidence is really important when it comes to public speaking and with enough experience/practice, you'll foster the courage soon enough. Good luck! :)

Meditation, friend, Picture that you are speaking with confident in front of the crowd. Good luck!

Imagine that you are putting your audience at ease by giving them a confident performance. When you're comfortable, so will the people listening to you will be.

Always look at the wall right in front of you, avoid eye contact and pretend like you are talking to a crowd of friends instead.

Prepare yourself by speaking in front of a mirror. Test your presentation in front of people you trust, like family or friends.

When I used to speak in public i got nervous too until someone told me "they are just people". You are talking to people who have their own insecurities, their own problems, their own fears and worries, just like you. I follow one saying, nobody is better than me, and i am not superior then anybody. We are all human and we are all imperfect. Though we might have different fears and problems, everybody in the crowd has experienced the same anxiety you are experiencing now about one thing or the other. You will be talking to a crowd of people who are all on your level and are all equal to you and that way you wont be scared of them.

I've found that simply practicing as much as possible and knowing the material as well as I can has been the best way to calm my nerves. Practice a rough outline of what you want to say but stay flexible so you don't feel stuck and can adapt to the situation. Preparation has been the best help.

I definitely understand the feeling of nervousness during presentations and meetings. Something that really helps me is practising as much as possible - practice in front of the mirror, in front of someone you're comfortable with, even in front of an animal. Another thing that could help is meditating/relaxing beforehand. I hope this advice has been useful and helps with the nervousness.

What you can do is create a mini outline of the points you'd like to discuss. Be sure to read and understand the topic before your presentation. Speaking more by memory of the topic is much easier than read off a note card. It will help you seem more confident in what you are saying. Also when in front of a large group seek a friend in the audience you can make consistant eye contact or choose an object to look at possibly at the back of the room. Eye contact is key! :) Just remember the audience has no knowledge on your topic! They are clueless you aren't. ^_^

Start out one on with with people. Slowly work your way up until you feel comfortable enough to speak in front of small groups and eventually you'll reach your goal.

You are not alone when it comes to such situations. Many have gone and go through it in their life. First of all you need to tell yourself that nothing is wrong with you, your outlook and approach. Suit yourself in clothes which you like to wear the most. Rehearse your speech in front of the mirror and judge yourself accordingly. Tell someone whom you trust and love to judge you and correct you. You will be glad to hear a few suggestions from your loved one. Try to make your speech crisp, precise and well scripted with a few funny liners to grip attention. Go through your rough speech and try to derive out how(s) and why(s) for every line and prepare a short answer for it. Like this, you are prepared for not just the speech but also for the questions one may ask from the audience section. Remember, you are standing in front of the crowd to address them because they consider you worthy of it and think of it as a challenge to prove your fellow co-workers right. Be proud and live happily. Good Day! :)

Me too!! Things I find helpful include: taking a couple of deep breaths and having a drink of water before hand. Practise well in advance so you know exactly what you're going to say inside and out - the more prepared you are, the less you have to worry about! But really, it's just a case of practise. The more often you force yourself to do it and the less you run away from it, the more comfortable you'll start to feel.

Being nervous in front of a crowd is normal. It creates jitters and it would make your head jumble around and cause you to talk weird and shake a lot. For public speaking you should practice yourself in the mirror every morning. Try to read and dont eat your words. That always helps im improve your public speaking.

Personally, I just try to speak in front of as many people as possible as often as I can. When I really don't want to though, I try to turn my brain off and not think about what I'm getting myself into and just raise my hand to go next. It's never as bad as I think it's going to be. Some baby steps to becoming comfortable speaking is trying to speak in a group presentation. That way you feel part of a community and that you're representing said community instead of yourself.

Here are a couple of tips. 1. Remember that everyone in the audience wants you to do well. They are all on your side. Even if they don't agree with your ideas, they want you to do a good presentation. 2. Remember too that you are the only person in that room with your unique set of skills. Some people may have some things more than you, but no one has your unique skill set. 3. The situation is unique, it will never be repeated in exactly the same way, so enjoy the uniqueness of it. 4. Enjoy it. Smile. You are helping minds to come together, you are the author of a unique moment.

Public speaking is like surfing. If you don't ride the adrenaline, it'll come crashing down on you. I get myself ready by remembering that everyone there wants to hear what I have to say. They want me to succeed, to give an amazing talk. I also take propranolol as prescribed by a medical professional; it works wonders.

Before you present, make sure you practice presenting at home. Write down key points on index cards so you don't get nervous and remember to relax as you do it.

When nervous, always remember just to take a deep breath and relax. Improved public speaking is something that can always be practice. Remember, speaking in front of an audience is a brave act, so be proud of yourself for doing so. Once you get the hang of it, it will almost come naturally because you're used to public speaking regularly.

Everyone experiences nerves before presentations. The best thing to make you feel better and to perform better is to take control of your natural physiological panic responses. Take deep breaths at the very least, but there are key techniques for public speaking. One of these is 'Diaphragm breathing'. It means breathing from deep down in your diaphragm rather than just from your chest. By doing this, you will not only feel calmer, but you will also speak clearer, slower, stronger and more confidently.