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Public Speaking.

Youtube was helpful. The books I read were unhelpful. I also took a class in college but it was also unhelpful. What helped me the most was the following.

1) Adopt the right mindset. It is not about me; it is about the message that I believe to be so important that I am putting myself out there so the audience can hear it.

2) Understand the physical mechanics of voice projection. There are youtube videos that explain it well. The basic idea is that you want to strengthen your diaphragm muscle so you fill your lungs with air and that bottled-up air will result in a strong voice projection. Also work on pronunciation and enunciation; even if your voice comes across as soft -- correct enunciation will carry you through.

3) The first sentence you say is the most important. Jump straight into your argument. Explain the who/when/where/how/why later.