1.Pick a topic you are interested in. Know moreabout it than you include in your speech.

2. Rehearse out loud with all equipment you plan onusing. Revise as necessary.Work to control filler words ; Practice, pause and breathe 3. Arrive early, walk aroundthe speaking area and practice using themicrophone and any visualaids 4. Imagine yourself speaking, your voiceloud, clear and confident.Visualize the audienceclapping - it will boost your confident. 5. Audience want you to beinteresting, stimulating informativeand entertaining.Theyre rooting for you. 6. Focus your attentionaway from own anxietiesand concentrate on your message and your audience.