Most people experience some fear before standing up, or sitting down, in front of a group. But that's part of the energy that can make the meeting better. Make sure the preparation is solid and you keep things moving toward your goals, and it should be a success. Remember to ask your colleagues to play roles. On the other hand, if you're someone who loves to stand up in front a group, keep reading.
Overconfidence can be as damaging to a good meeting as stage fright.
Seriously, a person who loves to talk may get carried away and forget that the audience has a voice, too. A persuasive speaker is usually best for delivering a motivating speech to inspire people to action. A practical can-do operative may be the best choice for moving through a varied agenda of technical elements, such as budgets, minutes, and recruiting volunteers. If you are the head of your organization, you may want to open the meeting and then turn the balance over to a professional or volunteer facilitator. That can free you up to monitor the audience participation and satisfaction while she or he is pursuing the agenda.