You wouldn't dream of getting up on the stage, wearing a mask to hide your identity (unless if that was the part you're playing of course), so don't put on a vocal mask. Don't try to be somebody else -- no matter how well-known or respected or skilled they are.
Be yourself. Be natural. Speak exactly the same way you speak to friends, associates or acquaintances.
A good way to develop this naturalness when preparing your presentation is focus on ideas you want to share -- not exact wording -- unless referring to some technical or precise name of something or some step by step process. Make your presentation as much like a conversation with your audience as possible.
Of course this naturalness is not the same as carelessness. You still want to use good grammar, good pronunciation, a clear voice, and a good word choice, using either formal or colloquial expressions depending on your subject matter and audience. In most cases avoid slang or substandard English.
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