I've always felt better when I pick out individuals in the audience, and imagine myself speaking to a series of individuals instead of a large audience. I like

I've always felt better when I pick out individuals in the audience, and imagine myself speaking to a series of individuals instead of a large audience. I like to pick out different people around the room throughout the presentation, so I'm not staring in one direction the whole time. Also, keep in mind that most people in the audience are truly interested in what you have to say. Some people will attend to other things during the talk, but most people are pretty focused on what you have to say, and want to see you do well. Good luck, and it just gets better with practice!