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

I never get over the nervousness, but I learned that really preparing before meetings and really knowing my stuff for presentations is the first step. Then I make sure I get good sleep, and constantly focus on breathing slowly and evenly. Feeling your hands or feet helps to ground you too. Also, realize that you're not in the spotlight, that most people are thinking of themselves anyway, and won't notice the things that you overanalize yourself for....

I think one of the best way is imagine yourself frequently in your mind in this way : you are speaking in public very well and people enjoy and clap for you. you are very satisfy . this imagination has to be very normal with the real situation

Practice often helps. Rehearse what you would like to say in front of the mirror, in front of a pet, in front of friends or family members. Ask for their feedback. Bring notes as a backup plan. And sometimes, admitting that you're nervous when speaking to a crowd can help. Smile; say "Wow, there's so many of you. I'm nervous to be up here." It clears the air, and might help you feel more comfortable.

If I relax before I go on, my nerves just ease away. But how does one relax? By not obsessing over what you are about to do. If you go over and over your speech before you go on, you will be in a constant state of reminding yourself that you are about to make yourself nervous. Instead, do something to get your mind off what you are about to do. Also, most people don't realize this, but nerves have a serious effect on how you speak in front of people. Nearly everyone who gets nervous when speaking in front of people will speak faster than they normally would. This can lead to you not being understood and most certainly seeming nervous. To avoid this pitfall, rehearse your speech more slowly than you would normally, you will be more at ease and relaxed when you rehearse. That way, when the nerves kick in, you will most likely be speaking at a normal pace. Hope I was helpful! :D

As a member of the Air Force, I am also often asked to make presentations - sometimes in front of important, high-ranking officials. Preparation is the key to success. Create your initial draft, review it, make the necessary revisions, and then practice, practice, practice! You may choose a way to rehearse from several different ways; in front of a mirror, in front of friends or family, or even using a recording device to measure your pace. As long as you start early enough and make an honest effort to prepare, your presentation will have a much better chance at coming across clearly, and you will feel much better knowing you have the knowledge and confidence to give the best presentation that you possibly can. Additionally, you may want to consider taking a course through a local college or university, or even and adult education course, specifically designed to help you improve your public speaking skills. Good luck!

I also had this experience and i took it step by step, maybe practice it to yourself on your own in your room and go over it so it's clear to you, then ask a friend or family member to come in and practice in front of them. Take deep breathes and be confident in yourself that you know you can do this. The people you are doing a presentation to or in a meeting with are exactly the same as you, human beings.

What helped me the most was realizing that every single member of my audience would be just as nervous if he or she were in my shoes. When I figured that out, suddenly I was able to talk to them as individuals rather than as an audience.

its very easy. think you are expert of that subject and all audience knows nothing. Practice in front of full size mirror. And try to remember points only not full body. you can also refer to the book of Dale Carnegie "Public Speaking"

The first thing I learned to not feeling nervous during presentations, is to be prepared. Know your information or topic without having to rely on note cards or a written script. Secondly, practice in front of a friend or family member multiple times, and ask them for their feedback. This allows you a couple of test trials. Lastly, speak boldly and with confidence, your tone of voice sets the stage for your presentation.

You can improve your situation by being PREPARED. That is the key word. Being Prepared. Practice you presentation , make sure you know it inside and out, make sure you look the part while giving it. Plan a nice outfit or hairstyle. Something to help you feel "more confident" about yourself. Its ok to feel nervous, but being prepared might help you to ease those feelings for the better.