Public Speaking. Practicing, but it's getting more difficult.?

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Throughout my college years, I've been forced to give presentations. I started out quite well, but progressively got worse to the point to where I would need a paper in front of me just to get by. By the end, my throat is dry and I'm sweating. 

What happened to practice making it easier? I'm getting worse and not sure why. I get more nervous, I don't speak as well, and I don't feel nearly as relieved when the presentation is over. 

I envy people who present like pros and I would love to reach that level of confidence and skill, but I feel no progress. What am I missing?

thisbrit · Answer

Are you familiar with your subject?  If you have been doing many presentations are they getting more involved?

Can you break down the segments of a presentation and focus on those aspects with which you are most confident and kind of swish over the other bits?

Make sure you drink plenty of WATER an hour before the 'show'.  Do not use caffiene or alcohol the night before.

Chloe · Answer

Look for a website called Coursera and search for the course on Public Speaking, I'm enrolled and it's helping a lot because I suck at speaking in public. It's already coming to an end but you can still sign up and watch all the videos to help you out.

Public Speaking. Practicing, but it's getting more difficult.?

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