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Practice practice practice, repeat. Think of anything you are good at now, you didn't used to be. There are even things you are good at now that you don't even like, aren't there. But you have to do them, so you do (=practic) and now your good at it. Join or get involved with something that requires you to speak publicly. I was in both 4-H and FFA in school, and both of these clubs require public speaking contests and live demonstration contests. It was HORRIBLE at first, but if I wanted to get to county and state levels I had to do it. (You know, those kids in the barns and halls at your local fair? Stop and listen to them some time, they grow up to be our leaders) I could get up at a rock concert and speak if I had to today. I'd still be excited, and a little nervous, you should be. But I would be comfortable enough to look and act composed, get the job done and come off looking like a pro. Find something that will get you out there, it doesn't matter if you are the best at what you do if you cannot communicate with others effectively. I honestly believe learning to be comfortable with public speaking is one of the most valuable life lessons I ever learned.Good luck.