I fear I would miserably fail in any discussion or presentation?

I have this fear that if I make up for any discussion or presentation, I would fail to execute well. Very much true!

When I have to make a presentation, my attendees would definitely find themselves not comfortable to sit for more than few minutes. They can easily get distracted. They may even start to think when this is going to end. They being a person with background knowledge about the subject may find my flaws easily. They may interrupt to clarify and end up not being satisfied with my response. Very much true!

In case of discussion, no one would be ready to show much interest on what I have got to say. All others would have vast expertise. Even though I have some good point, they will see how well it would fit into their requirement. It may not be the way I think it to be. They can easily put me and my idea down in few minutes of cross questioning. Very much true!

I wonder how I can really sort it out. I think I have a keyword to tackle it down. That’s preparation.

I need to prepare to understand what I have to say
I need to prepare to respond to what others say
I need to prepare to gain confidence
I need to prepare to get control over audience
I need to prepare to impress the questioner
I need to prepare to inspire the attendees
I need to prepare to handle the situation
I need to prepare to tackle down uncertainty
I need to prepare to value others time
I need to prepare to value my time
Above all, I need to prepare to not fail.
Very much true!

Preparation is a key for successful presentation or discussion. I believe if I prepare well I can perform exceptionally well. Preparation need not be just preparing for some topic, as told earlier it is also towards being prepared with plan for handling the situation and to tackle uncertainty effectively. I have the key and I’m well aware of it. I can throw away the fear that I had, initially. Very much true!