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how to conquer fear of public speaking?

public speaking
Dave S.G. Seattle asked:


I will be an older student in 50’s returning to college. There will be presentations that I will need to do in front of my classmates and professors.

I am pretty self conscious about my age, and I already have a fear of speaking in public. I am afraid I will shake like a tree in a hurricane and lose my leafs….any ideas to help?

how to conquer fear of public speaking?

public speaking
Dave S.G. Seattle asked:


I will be an older student in 50’s returning to college. There will be presentations that I will need to do in front of my classmates and professors.

I am pretty self conscious about my age, and I already have a fear of speaking in public. I am afraid I will shake like a tree in a hurricane and lose my leafs….any ideas to help?