Being humble is great, but it's also important to show your audience why they can trust you. Share examples, stories and case studies of your experience, like past successes or lessons you’ve learned. Incorporate facts in your speeches - that highlight your knowledge without bragging. Speak with confidence, but stay kind and genuine. Encourage polls and run Q&A sessions so that people can see you as an expert. Answering questions clearly and explain things simply, will enable you to showcase your expertise. By balancing humility with confidence, you’ll show that you know your stuff while still being approachable.

One thing I find helpful is to record your speeches and listen afterwards how you speak. Then exercise your voice days or weeks in advance, to achieve as much as possible the result that you want. On the very day of your presentation, you should also try to find the level of energy of your audience and adapt your style to it. Share personal stories related to the theme of your speech - this brings you closer to your public and the public closer to you.

First, I believe this question highlights how crucial and important it is to know your audience. It also shows that the idea of public speaking is not like singing, where you can rely on playback. Here, you need to know what you're talking about and how to approach your audience. Beyond that, when your presentation is perceived as too modest, it’s important to step down to the audience’s level, look them in the eye, and, if possible, turn the presentation into a Q&A session. This way, you can address specific questions and better define your area of expertise.

Being humble is amazing for connecting with your audience, but it is important to not downplay your accomplishments. Being up front and honest about your expertise is vital for your audience to trust you and what you are saying. Start small, by sharing your accomplishments and expertise through personal stories. The audience wants to know you, what you've done, and why your voice matters. Show them.

In a word, "humblebragging". Incorporate examples of your experience/expertise in an indirect way and, if possible, share credit. For example, instead of saying something like "I worked at Microsoft for 10 years as a xxxx and I achieved xxxx" say this "During all the time I spent at Microsoft, the achievement our team was most proud of was xxx."