By no stretch, that is my natural strength. I like challenges, which is why I’m working on it. I read tons of materials covering various “tips and tricks” of public speaking. Based on my personal experience, it boils down to two points:
- Preparation
- Practice
When I know that I am well prepared, my stress level goes way down. There is nothing more I could do to improve my performance.
I am a huge fan of the iterative approach to systems design and implementation. Every speech is yet another iteration that moves me closer to the end goal. I do not expect it to be perfect.
If you feel like you can’t make yourself stand in front of people, you are wrong! Public speaking might seem terrifying, but in the end, it is just a skill that requires preparation and practice.
