Man, I wish it was that easy. I speak publicly often, and I still get nervous prior to every speech or presentation. Every one. That being said, I'm in pretty good company -- it has been noted that Sir Winston Churchill and President Lincoln also got quite anxious prior to speaking publicly. Unfortunately, no matter how many books, courses, DVDs, websites or snake oil salesmen promise to cure you... moreMan, I wish it was that easy. I speak publicly often, and I still get nervous prior to every speech or presentation. Every one. That being said, I'm in pretty good company -- it has been noted that Sir Winston Churchill and President Lincoln also got quite anxious prior to speaking publicly. Unfortunately, no matter how many books, courses, DVDs, websites or snake oil salesmen promise to cure you of your fear of public speaking, it is never that simple, or that easy. That being said, there are a number of techniques, strategies and tactics to use to alleviate the fear and anxiety that come calling prior to speaking publicly. view page