Any advice on presenting?

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I am doing a presentation this Tuesday on self-advocacy in front of about 100 people. Any advice on what to say or do?

Don't say "Uhh" or "um" and instead when you would say those things, just say nothing. Look at different people around the room so your not just looking at one person or group of people.

Thanks, I'll make sure I don't do that!

I did this myself last year: Same topic and about the same size audience. I have horrible stage fright (even though I did a lot of theatre in the past), so I was terrified beforehand. I minimized it by making sure that I got to see the venue in advance, so that I would get accustomed to the size of the room, colors, lighting, etc. As for the talk itself, I tried not to be over-preprared. I kept a mental list of basic points I wanted to make and otherwise spoke pretty much off the cuff. This made me feel more at ease also, because I was basically just have a conversation with the audience. If you have a strict time length to adhere to, then just give it a couple of rehearsals in front of a friend or family member and see how long it runs.

Have a list of what you are going to talk about in order on paper, in case you blank out, basic points like above said. Yeah try looking at the people a little bit and not just at your paper if you are reading one. I usually just look at one person at a time really quickly. You have to speak clearly and may have to talk a bit louder if you are quiet, but don't be too loud because it will be awkward.

Yes I recommend practicing in advance and even if it is in front of the mirror and then in front of friends and family. Hope it goes well.