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.” ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how good communication can lead women to success. You’ve got 10 minutes. That’s the span of time most people can ...

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 ...

Meetings and presentations are great opportunities to share ideas and persuade others. Whether it's negotiating a major deal, hosting a corporate training, or leading the weekly staff meeting, it’s ...

Worrying about how you should prepare for your presentation? You can now breathe easier and prepare better by using the latest feature created by Microsoft, the Powerpoint Presenter Coach, which will ...