Anyone get nervous before speaking in front of a group of people? I feel super embarrassed because sometimes when I’m super nervous my voice cracks and I’m worried other people can tell. Any strategies to fight this?

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Just remember that none of it really matters and everyone dies!

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Water will help keep you calm, so stay hydrated. Caffeine is a trigger for self inflicted anxiety. Water will help combat your nervous system.

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It should make a lot of people feel good that even a VP feels this way about public speaking. It's one of the most common fears that both introverts and extroverts face. IMO, the best way to tackle fear of public speaking is to speak publicly (a lot).

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Join Toastmasters

Plus, it helps to realize that most people are primarily thinking about themselves, their work, issues at home, their dog, etc when they attend presentations.

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+1 to everything mentioned already. I’d also add: focus less on yourself, and more on giving your audience the information they need/want as clearly as possible.

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Yes every single time even with years of practice.

It gets better and most importantly my points come across and I know I am "performing" better. I'm still just as nervous though.

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