I'm way too shy, please help
patio11: I used to be shy and have a bit of a speech impediment.  To get over it, I joined the forensics club (competitive public speaking).  It is amazing how much that has helped me over the years.  ("Presenting my new idea to the CEO?  Pfft, just another speech.  Need a joke for the intro... always start with a joke for the intro...")If you're still in school, I recommend that or debate.  If you're not, I hear Toastmasters is pretty decent.