Fortunately, once a person accepts that symptom as being little more than a flimsy excuse for not speaking, the symptom usually quickly vanishes or at least becomes less potent. Page 448 in our text also has some good suggestions for dealing with stagefright. Stagefright is not likely to be a major problem with the lesson report for this particular lesson, but whenever an audience is introduced, it can arise. When it does, keep in mind the tips set out above as well as those in the text. The one with probably the worst reputation is the impromptu presentation, perhaps because of bad experiences people have with it in speech classes.
Impromptu situations occur most often in meetings.
For example, if you are going to a sales meeting and have just returned from a convention, have two or three things to say about the trends you observed. Close impromptu remarks by offering to talk after the meeting with anyone needing further details. The read or manuscript presentation, since it may take your focus away from the audience, is often not a good way to speak. Less-experienced speakers often use this mode, but they lose their audience because the presentation is so dry. By all means read controversial or complex material, but otherwise resist the impulse.