I know exactly how you feel.. This is my advice from my own experiences, research and seeking advice. QUICK FIXES - Force yourself to practice 5-10 times a da

I know exactly how you feel.. This is my advice from my own experiences, research and seeking advice. QUICK FIXES - Force yourself to practice 5-10 times a day. You will find natural confidence in the automacity you'll gain from the slides & the presentation being second nature after so much practice. Also see your powerpoint slides as safety mechanism - imagine if you had to do the talk without anything to refer to and keep your thoughts on track! - Bach's Flower Rescue Remedy - OK I'm a bit of a hippie - but this is a natural remedy for fighting anxiety that many people swear by. - Beta blockers - I've never tried them, and if you've never tried them - I'd recommend giving a dose a trial run before the presentation day just so you know how you will be feeling. LONG TERM FIXES - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy - although the psychologist will basically tell you to 'ride out the anxiety' and counter any negative thought with realistic positive thoughts. This takes time and a lot of exposure to the feared situation to become effective. - Toastmasters. Proven, tested and true. If you get to 1 meeting a week, you would probably end up giving up the beta blockers pretty soon (if you do decide to try them).