Be More Confident

When you are doing the speaking, you should look the person you're talking to directly in the eyes, but not so much when you're the person listening.

Making eye contact while your interlocutor is speaking actually harms your perceived competence.

• Let your body do the talking. Body language and facial expressions can be just as important as your words. Your posture is key. 
• Be mindful of your tone of voice. You make others feel at ease if your voice is calm and/or friendly. 
• Be a good listener. How...

Talk out loud to yourself around the house, while driving, or in front of a mirror.

This helps with maintaining eye contact and improving public speaking skills.