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The tried and true way of overcoming "stage fright" is practice. The more you put yourself in public situations, such as presentations and speeches, the more you will become comfortable in those situations. There are some tricks that you can try which also may help. Such as:Taking a few deep breaths before you begin your presentation.Acknowledge that you're going to make mistakes. Everyone screws up now and then. Once you realize that you will make mistakes just like everyone else, you will not be as anxious about your speeches, and in the end make fewer mistakes.Practice your presentations beforehand. Practice giving your presentation in front of a mirror until you are able to give the full presentation without the crutches of note-cards.One other suggestion which I have heard others suggest is visualizing your audience as they would appear in their under-ware. However, you may find yourself beginning to laugh uncontrollably in the middle of your speech if you try this method.Hope these suggestions helped.