I'm in high school,and we sometimes have to speak or present in front of the class.I always get nervous,and I need some advice on public speaking.This always translates to me being shy in approaching new people.If I could conquer thi nervousness,I know that I would have more success with girls.

I've experienced this issue somewhat in the past aswell. I have since gotten over it for the most part.

I think the only way to really get over it is practice, the rest is common sense, you can tell the difference between a good and bad speaker.
I think one thing that helped me was following the "3 second rule" (in a sense) and just not thinking to much before you start to talk. As soon as you start thinking about what you're doing you second guess exactly what you're used to in a normal conversation (where you don't normally worry about it). Once this happens you're doing something you're not used to and the situation cascades. Your voice becomes timid, your body language awkward, etc.

Although I should let you know I didn't find my public speaking skills to transfer over to talking with women that well. It just got to the point where I was comfortable in front of a crowd, but a single girl was still a different situation. I really do think the only way to get better, either with public speaking or with women, is just plain practice.

Check out the new thread I made entitled The Head Rule guys. I think you'll find an answer there.

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