Are you a PowerPoint junkie? Do you pack 20 pounds of content into one slide? Then you are afflicted with a chronic case of PPD (Pathetic Presentation Disorder). Here are time-tested tips to help you ...

Three minutes is all it takes to explain even the most complex of ideas. That is the concept behind 3 Minute Thesis (3MT), a research competition started by University of Queensland, which calls on ...

Mark Twain once said, "There are two kinds of public speakers: those who admit to their nervousness and liars." When you are presenting a training session, nervousness may prove the least of your ...

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 ...

When you're giving a presentation or pitch, you can't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every audience and venue is different and comes with its own energy and vibe. For instance, a small group of 10 ...

Public speaking can be a challenge for many people. A successful event in which you are showcased as the public speaker can be a feather in your cap. Implement several specific strategies to have a ...

Yesterday, I rounded up my favorite PowerPoint tips for 2010. Those tips were designed to help you get the most out of PowerPoint, but there's a lot more to giving a great presentation than just ...

One of the coolest PowerPoint slideshows I have ever seen is one of PowerPoint’s own templates; it’s called “Duarte’s Five Rules.” It uses animation, graphics, fonts, layout, design, sound, narration, ...

I recently heard from the marketing director at a pre-IPO company. “The CEO can’t tell our company story,” she said. The CEO is visionary, passionate, and competent, but he’s not skilled in the art of ...