How to deal with public speaking?

I find it helpful to over prepare to the point that I have my presentation completely memorized. That way, I don't have to think about what I'm going to say next. I also practice the presentation in front of family members or friends to boost my confidence and make myself seem a little more natural. It can also help to find a way to relax yourself before the presentation so that you go in there feeling alright. For example, do some deep breathing/meditation/listening to peaceful music shortly before your presentation if possible.

It helps if you practice the presentation at home by yourself, or in front of family, so you are really confident and know what you're going to say inside out. It's better to feel over-prepared. Also, make some bullet points/notes which you can glance at while you are speaking to jog your memory.Also remember, as scary as it seems, presentations are not that bad. No one wants you to fail. People want to listen to what you have to say. Even if it goes bad, your mistakes will have been forgotten by the next day. And also, some people won't even be listening to your presentation, they will be daydreaming or worrying about their own problems. What i'm trying to say is, don't feel that everyone is watching and scrutinizing you, waiting for you to make a mistake so they can laugh. Some people probably feel the exact same way you do when they speak in front of people. So don't feel like you are being judged.You can do it!

what i learned from my communications class is to use notecards write down topics of things you want to cover so that when you get nervous and forget everything you can look at the note card and remember. I say a notecard and not just to write what you want to say because if you write out everything then it'll allow you to just read and not interact with the audience which is not something you want for public speaking. With the note cards you can write down topics you want to discuss, clever quotes you want to mention and even something to say when you feel nervous or judged lol. It allows for more improvising and i think takes the weight off having to remember everything.Hope that helps

try to relax yourself first..take a breathe and calm down..just imaging that is something fun and try to speak like usually..maybe u will feel nervous for the beginning but when u feel comfortable after that..and looks into they eyes..i will feel much better and confident to talk in front them..good luck!