Otherwise the recognition will seem hollow. A Hewlitt-Packard Company engineer burst into his manager's office to announce he'd just found the solution to a problem the group has been struggling with for weeks. A Margarita Award was instituted by a group of physical therapists for the therapist who had to work with the toughest client that week. The awardee was treated by the group to a margarita happy hour. At a recent quarterly meeting, Apple Computer executives used kazoos instead of applause to indicate their approval of speakers.
Many people are afraid of speaking in front of a large audience.
However, picturing your audience in their underwear does little if you feel that at the first slip up they will thrash you with the rotten fruit they have been hiding in their briefcases. Likewise, there is a strong chance that your audience is filled with people who want you to do well. Realizing this should help to reduce your apprehension. However, if your pulse still races at the idea of public speaking, keep trying the tricks. But remember, no matter how many deep breaths, no matter what your frame of mind, nothing will help you more than knowing and practicing your material.