Let's be real, getting nervous before a speech is totally normal. Your heart races, hands shake… it's just your body hyping you up. The key? Practice like crazy. Know your stuff so well that you could talk about it in your sleep.

Next, remember: it's not about you, it's about your audience. Learn who they are and tailor your message to them. Organize your talk so it flows - hook them in the first 30 seconds.

Stay tuned in. Read the room and switch things up if people look bored. Be your true self — don't try to sound like a robot. Show some personality!

Tell stories, crack a joke (if it fits), and use words that actually connect. Ditch reading from slides — use an outline instead and make eye contact.

Your voice and hands? Use them right, and ditch any weird fidgeting. Start with a bang, end with something memorable, and keep your visuals short and sweet.

You don't have to be perfect — just prepared, real, and relatable.