The feeling of nervousness before giving a speech is natural and healthy. But too much nervousness can be detrimental.
There are certain tips to control your nervousness & make an effective presentation.

*Know the room-Be familiar with the place you will speak from. Arrive early and walk around the place with a microphone in your hand.

*know the audience-Connect with the audience as you arrive on the stage to get the comfort. It’s always easy to speak to people with whom you are comfortable rather than with strangers.

* Know your material- Be comfortable with your content. If you are uncomfortable than your nervousness will increase. Revise and practice your content thoroughly.

*Relax- Ease tension by doing exercises.

*Visualising yourself giving your speech-Visualise yourself as being successful with a loud voice. If you visualize yourself successful then it will be successful.

*Realise that people want you to succeed.- Realize that people want you to be successful, stimulating and effective. They don’t want you to fail.

*Don’t apologise-If you mention your nervousness or apology for any mistake then you are calling for the attention of the audience which they hadn’t noticed.
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*Concentrate on the message -not the medium-
Focus your attention away from your anxiety and towards the message and audience’s attention. Your nervousness will dissipate.

*Turn nervousness into positive energy.- Turn your nervous energy into vitality and enthusiasm.

* Gain experience-Experience holds confidence which is the key to effective speaking. A toastmaster club corresponds to the experience you need.