At times, I do enjoy speaking in front of large crowds, because I usually only present material if I'm actually interested in the topic. "Some say that people fear speaking in public more than death." I believe this is true because once you die, it's over... nothing else can be done about what you've ever said or done. But speaking in front of public audiences always includes the feedback afterwards. Because of their "fear of man" many individuals never conquer themselves, coming out of their shell, to speak on an important topic.
The largest group I ever spoke for was a little more than 300 (at my church). Since I knew everyone there, I would say it was pretty easy and not stressful. I gave a 5 minute report on my mission trip to Panama, and the next year from South Africa.
Perhaps the thing that helps me to most is writing out word for word what I will say. This only works if you also practice your voice inflexion. Never sound like you're reading a script. I also try to add humor to my speech right away (within the first two lines). It relaxes you, and the audience too! Sometimes when an audience senses a nervous speaker, they get nervous for the speaker as well. Too much tension in one room!
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