Some skills and capabilities to look for in yourself when you're wondering if you're ready to progress to a higher level of public speaking.

1. YOU’RE READY TO “MOVE TO THE NEXT
LEVEL” AS A PUBLIC SPEAKER WHEN YOU…
1. Feel in charge of your nervousness when you begin a speech.
2. Do without extensive notes.
3. Handle human or technical interruptions well.
4. Make spontaneous “off-the-cuff” comments.
5. Tell stories naturally, including some about yourself.
6. Regularly refer to authoritative evidence.
7. Imitate other people and activities easily and frequently.
8. Use creative sounds, movements, visual aids, and terminology.
9. Refer to the here-and-now, including members of the audience.
10. Adjust to diverse and unexpected facilities and equipment.
11. Move freely throughout your full available space