It is definitely NOT my favorite thing to do but I realize it's important in my career field. I actually FORCE myself into situations where i HAVE to take the lead role if presenting with peers. Luckily my colleagues do not know how much I HATE it (I don't want them to know of any of my fears or doubts... gotta maintain my level of perfectionism and professionalism).

I don't know if this is 100% but I have remember hearing that more people are afraid of public speaking than those afraid of dying.