How can I not be so nervous when making speeches?

Hi incredibleDNA, I am always nervous to make a speech in front of bet it a few people or more people. I don't know why. Maybe is leak of confidence? If I can do well from the beginning, then I will continue speaking very well and get what I want to say. I wish to get more tips on how to over come this situation.

Practice is the best solution to avoid being nervous in making speech. Once you gone enough practice you'll gain confidence because you know you are ready so the feeling of being nervous will be lessen. Second try to fight against your fear. Be positive thinker. Believe in your self. Next concentrate in your speech don't mind those people who's making inturuption. As much as possible try also some expossure in the class it's a good practice. Seek for improvements. Never stock yourself in just one thing. Be open-minded and accepts the comments to you because it's for your own good. Last is never give up on trying and practicing . its a help to improve and gain confidence.

I really dont know what that remedy would be as I go through the same thing. The funny thing is that I have been doing public speaking from I was much younger and I still get nervous be fore I am due to present. In my opininon being nervous is a natural part of public speaking. I have learnt ot control it now so that the entire audience, does not see my hand or feet shaking.

I also become nervous when I have to speak in front of many people. Its like some what similar to stage fright. But I could ease a bit of nervousness if a drink a bit water and take two or three deep breaths. I take a stress buster ball in my hand and press it when I become nervous.I have seen that I don't stammer if I distract my nervousness doing this petty activities.

I don't really get too nervous anymore. After being in drama and being such a dork all the time- not to mention working as a sales rep for cell phones, I just lost all that nervousness, because in all things, there is no room for feeling self concious. One thing that helped me initially get rid of the nervousness is that i told myself "hey, these people are here becaue they WANT to hear what you have to say." The reason i used to get nervous was because I felt that i was going to bother them with what i was saying or mess up. Well, if they want to hear what i am saying, i am obviously not going to bother them with the information. Also, since they want to hear what i am saying, they are going to be too busy listening to the important things to laugh if i make a mistake or stutter. hope my advice helped a bit. =]

First practice your topic thoroughly. Take a deep breath before you start to speak. Focus on what you are going to talk about and not yourself. Establish eye contact with those you are speaking too. Imagine it's a one on one conversation you are having with a close friend or relative. Before you know it, the speech will be done. Better still, join the Toastmaster Club in your area. It will teach you how to over come your nerves. in4net6rix

Me too! I usually gets nervous when im about to make a speech. So what i think of when doing that is to think that im lucky to be up there and being able to say what i need to say. Sometime, we are usually nervous when were about to start, but eventually it wears out and we then gets comfortable talking and delivering the speech.

I always tell myself that I know what I am talking about and that if people didn't want to listen to me they would not have come. When I am going to talk to a large group I do it just like I do to a small one. I start with hello everyone, I'm glad you are here. And just go on from there, never to formal.

practise make perfect... and it's normal to be nervous at the mere seconds.. This is somehow a psychological preparation that you may need not keep telling your mind that you be doing a speech, and therefore you mind will not set you into that nervous mode... all the best in your future speeches, and I am sure you be able to be more pro.. :)

stage fright is a common problem and goes away with time. generally people recommend taking a few deep breaths just before giving the speech. and also practicing the speech in front of a mirror. it might help..no harm in trying. good luck

Ohh I think thats alright... everyone feels nervous before starting something. Its very very normal. I dont think you should worry too much about it. However if it causes you to forget stuff or something then as others said, preparation and practice would get rid of that. My school had a big contribution to getting rid of stage fright in me by making everyone present something or the other in front of the whole school.

Don't worry feeling nervous before public speaking is natural. Just live through the 30seconds of fear and your speech will be over before you know it. During my school days I loathed speeches, however right before the speech I thought. If Im going to do this and put myself through this Im going to give it my best shot. It worked and I found myself in the finals. Talking to the other students I was surprised to find that most even those who appeared highly confident felt nervous beforehand. Another suggestion could be to join a toastmasters class. In toastmasters you get to practice different forms of speeches and public speaking in a supportive environment. My father has been the president of a toastmasters club and I have sat in on a few meetings. It's amazing to see how much everyone in his club has improved. Or perhaps join an acting club, are you still at school? I've done a bit of acting and improvisation and now whenever im nervous I think ''if I can improvise infront an audience then I can do anything." Good luck