Presentations are useful in many situations, including promoting a product, making a case for funding, and addressing staff meetings. Few people like speaking formally to an audience, but the benefits ...

When his company vice president requested a presentation to the executive team, William (not his real name) felt a familiar twinge of anxiety. Because William was aware he used too many filler words, ...

A well-executed business presentation can mean the difference between a sale and a severed contact. Precise organization, stunning visuals and confident public speaking work together to make a ...

One of the most common objections I hear from leaders who bring me in for presentation training is, “I don’t want to over-prepare. I’ll sound too rehearsed and I want to come across as spontaneous.” ...

The day has come for your first big speech or presentation. You know you are an expert in your chosen subject and know your presentation content; what could go wrong? After all, you have your ...

If you've ever had to give a timed presentation, be it for educational or professional purposes, you probably know how difficult it is to rehearse and get all of your points across in exactly the ...

Preparing for a business presentation requires organization, research and proper planning. Not only do you need to keep your attendees engaged with relevant information, you must reassure and inspire ...

There was a time when classes in public speaking, leadership, and other so-called soft skills were considered a nuisance or something to be tolerated. Thankfully, such attitudes have shifted. To cite ...

Some presentations are so good that you can’t help but assume that person’s just a natural. They’d have to be, right? After all, presenting in front of an audience is a challenge for most people, yet ...

It doesn't matter if you're shy and soft-spoken or brimming with confidence and energy — if you don't prepare properly for a presentation, you're not going to connect with your audience. To help you ...