Stage fear,Its one of the common problem among people.Performing or speaking in front of a big crowd is an universal anxiety.Even good and accomplished speakers may get tensed a while before getting the mike.Mistakes are human nature. So the first step in overcoming stage fear is that forget about making mistakes.No man is perfect.
Its better to start early.parents and teachers have a major role in cultivating the children.According to Martie Ogborn home environment in which children are raised plays an important role in how comfortable they are speaking before others.A simple method is that sit down and read a book with your children and now allow themselves to express their opinion about the book.So that children feel free to contribute their ideas.One thing you have to remind is that don't beat them down with criticisms even it was horrible find their positive sides and encourage them.As we know practice makes a man perfect.The more they do,the better they will get it.
The second tip is that "practice,don't memorize" that is you can memorize your ideas but don't try to mug up every words of a sentence.This will make you over tensed in front of the audience.Believe in power of eyes.Don't try to look at everybody at the same time.Because power of so many eyes will come upon the speaker and he/she will not able to withstand and u can't share your ideas well.So at a time concentrate only on one person and give consideration to each of your audience.This idea will very well benefit you and will increase your confidence too.
One of the worst things people can do when giving a speech is apologize before they start it.Never apologize for it before you give it because the audience is going to automatically turn you off from the start. If you're not very good, they'll know soon enough.Instead of fears running through a speaker's mind during a presentation, he or she must have some practical solutions to focus upon. You overcome fears with a big capital 'c' word - confidence.