1.
Prepare a well-researched and carefully organized message.
2. Practice your presentation until it flows smoothly.
3. Focus on communicating with your audience.
4. Practice selective relaxation.
5. Replace negative, self-defeating statements with positive ones.
6. Visualize yourself being successful.
7. Select a topic that excites you.
8. Master your topic so that you can speak with authority.
9. Act confident, even if you don't feel that way initially.
10. Take advantage of other opportunities (classes, social groups
etc.) to practice speaking in public.