text: When you stand in front of the group, make a connection with only one person at a time.  Just look at him/her and talk as though he/she were the only one in the room.  Then at the next phrase or so, switch to another person, and talk to him/her like you would if you were sitting in your kitchen.\n\nAs for what you're saying, practice your points, so you know what you're saying, but just remember why you're talking about it -- do you want to help people?  Excite them?  Remember that as you make a connection with the audience, one person at a time.\n\nYou can also try Toastmasters, which is a great way to get practice.