Britain’s Prince Harry recently confessed to a severe case of performance anxiety when speaking in front of an audience. He’s not alone: nearly 74% of Americans suffer from the fear of public speaking. As we say goodbye to 2014, and usher in 2015, here are three unique ideas you can use to beat the fear of public speaking (and show up Prince Harry!):

1. Stand Tall – Research shows that the way we hold ourselves not only affects the way we are perceived, but also the way we feel. Take three minutes to stand at attention with your hands on your hips and your spine straight before you speak. You will speak more confidently.

2. Hold Your Breath – But wait a minute, this can’t be true, right? We’re taught to breathe from our diaphragm while speaking, not hold our breath. That’s correct, it’s important to breathe from your diaphragm while speaking, but holding your breath for ten seconds before you speak, tensing your muscles, and then sighing out slowly, can help to release tension.

3. Take a Hike – Or to be more precise, a walk. If you are at a convention, or sales meeting, and you have a moment to duck out, do so. A short ten-minute walk around the block will refresh you. Try not to think of the speech, just your feet on the pavement, and your breath moving in and out. Keep it simple. Just be.