Many people get nervous at the thought of having to give a speech, so take a public speaking tip to get through your speech smoothly and confidently.

Public speaking tip number one: Concentrate on your message. Make sure you know your material well enough so that you don't have to read from notes. Your speech should follow a logical progression just as a research paper would, from introduction to a body with main points to a conclusion. If you feel it would add something to your message, use audio-visuals aids, but don't inundate your audience with a distractingly excessive number of overheads.

Public speaking tip number two: Harness your nervous energy. No matter what you do to calm yourself, your adrenaline will be flowing, so use that to your advantage. Take that nervous energy and turn into a positive by being enthusiastic and vivacious. The audience will catch your passion and share it with you.

Public speaking tip number three: Looks matter. You will be on display and you want to look your best. Make sure you are dressed appropriately. Business attire will probably be best, but if you aren't sure, ask the person who arranged your speech. Look pleasant, confident, and happy to be there. If your topic is a serious one, don't start off by making inappropriate jokes. Speak a little more slowly than you think necessary, as your nervousness will cause your speech to speed up. And make sure you speak to the person in the very back of the room so everyone can hear you.

Use these tips and build your public speaking confidence through the power of hypnosis!