Standing up in front of an audience and giving a speech is very stressful for a lot of people. People are afraid of public speaking. So whether it was because of a negative experience in the past, or fear of being humiliated, people think that the audience will not like them. There are some things you can do prior to your presentation to get your audience prepared for your presentation, and put yourself at ease. Give an outline of your presentation to the audience so they will not be pressured to jot down notes, and add humor where appropriate. Speaking with conviction and really understanding and knowing the material you are presenting on is also important. Give an introduction, strong middle, and a conclusion. Speak loudly and clearly