Confident public speaking is a skill that anyone can develop even though speaking in front of an audience is a frequent cause of stress for anyone. You might experience having dry throat, your hands might tremble, and your knees might shake non-stop when you speak in front of a group of people, so you might think you're hopeless. Fear not! Confident public speaking is an individual capacity that can be perfected over time.

The fear of looking foolish in front of a crowd is what makes other people uncertain of their capabilities to speak their mind and look upbeat. To overcome this attitude, you have to confront your fear by preparing in advance to portray confident public speaking abilities.

Remember that you do not have to be perfect to sound dependable. The audience does not assume what you will be saying; rather, they expect the great ideas you will be expressing. Deliver your speech in a way that they can understand and relate to.

Don't deliver tremendous information that will overwhelm your listeners. Only give them what are needed and what they can remember. Providing lots of insignificant information will not make up a confident public speaking impression.

State two or three main points, and use your body language to emphasize your thoughts. These very few but relevant ideas are enough to draw your audience's attention.

Add humor to your style of public speaking and you can be assured of giving not only information, but also entertainment to your audience. Try to weigh if being humorous will make you feel more comfortable or if it will fit the speaking event.

Don't be embarrassed to be human by sharing your own errors and imperfections. By being humble, you become more credible and you earn more respect from your audience. Being true to your crowd is a commendable act of confident public speaking.

Get your audience’s participation rather than just reading your outline from cover to cover. Visit the place where you will be giving a talk in advance, as much as possible, so you can practice your speaking skills. Be yourself in the presence of others; this is a must in confident public speaking. You'll realize you'll have more fun if you enjoy your time on stage.