A friend willing to critique your performance can be almost as effective. If you are not sure of the pronunciation of a word, look it up in the dictionary before you deliver your speech. Come fully prepared. Use the desk or podium to rest your notes but do not lean on the desk or podium. Stand straight looking at your audience directly.
Eye contact is essential, helping create a bond between the speaker and the listener.
Scan the room, looking at people to the left, center, and right for a few seconds each. Use your anxiety to advantage, energizing your delivery with enthusiasm and confidence. Remind yourself that you are fully prepared and that you are the expert on the subject. The key to confident oral presentations is planning and preparation.