What's the best way to overcome nervousness with public speaking?

Question

I have to give a presentation in front of an audience. I know the material but I get so nervous that it doesn't come out very well, even in practice with a smaller group. I've heard about beta-blockers helping to calm nerves, does this work?

Answer 1

try to meet all the people in the audience , this will release you from the fear that you speak with strangers.
in case you know them all, then you can try 100 ml of Jack Daniels or something else. think that you are a teacher and they are the pupils and not other way.
Try to speak with a low voice. don't take pills for this , you will forget what to say.

Answer 2

Look at www.toastmasters.org. It will give you a way to practice in front of others, and they have tips on their website. At their meetings, you take baby steps in front of a supportive group, so you can learn how to do this. It helps with a lot of things, like meeting new people, too.
Also, visualize what you are going to do, see the room and the people in your mind, pick out a couple of people in the audience and just look at them, and breathe deeply.