[Libby Huffman]

Most of us get a case of the nerves when faced with a public speaking engagement. It's easy to work ourselves up into a frenzy, making mistakes inevitable. Learn to avoid self-defeat with these tips.

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[Chrissy Scivicque]

Personally, I consider myself a pretty good public speaker (and I'm so humble too!). Anyway, I was a part of the debate team in high school (it was Model United Nations, where each person represented a delegate from a member country and we debated current world issues). I think this was the most valuable experience for me because it forced me to get up and speak to groups often. The most important thing I learned was that preparation is key. If you speak to a group and you don't have your facts straight, or you aren't anticipating the questions that might come up, you could end up in a bad spot. I was taught to never underestimate your audience. Always assume that they are well researched and inquisitive. Do your research and your confidence will sky rocket.