I received the following desperate note on Facebook Messenger yesterday: Hi Jason!! I have just been informed that I have to do two; 45 minute presentations at our national sales meetings in one week in Texas. I am not a good speaker.  What I mean by that, is that I’m petrified.  I hate any form of public speaking. Because I am awful at it: my voice cracks, I tell awkward jokes, I hyperventilate. So if you could please provide any tips and tricks that you use?? For example, what do you do if you’re out of breath because you’re freaking out? The really important part is that we have just been purchased as of 48 hours ago by another company, so this is an opportunity for me to shine! It’s just not my element. So again, if you could please, please, please just share any tips I would be most graciously appreciative. ~ Erin C.   First off, Erin, Thank You for voicing this and reaching out.  Happy to help, as I know many people, myself included, have felt this same way. Here is a Checklist To Calm Your Nerves Before a Speech: Know Your Material – if you’ve