Wether you are new to giving speeches or a veteran toastmaster, there will always be a little fear waiting for you. Hopefully that fear is not to prevent you from being your best. You can convert it into motivation by following some simple tips. With those tips you can get some skills in a matter of time.
The first tip is prepare yourself. By making yourself ready, you'll know beforehand what you will need to present ideas in a way people will like. You will know also wether or not to use visual aids and props, how to incorporate body language into your presentations, and more.
The second tip is practice. They often say practice makes perfect. That's true. Without practice and rehearsal you won't improve your ability to communicate in front of a crowd. Practice boosts confidence as well. If you have a mirror, use it for feedback. You can ask your friends to be your audience too.
And don't forget to develop familiarity with the stage. That's useful to get a sense on some important factors that can make you comfortable or not like the size of the stage, the entrance and exit...
With these tips, you're sure to give an effective presentation. Please let me know in the comments section if you have made any progress so far!