Unlike most professions, architects are fairly accustomed to standing up in front of a group of people and speaking … but that doesn’t mean they like it (or even worse) – that they are any good at ...

PowerPoint presentations pop up everywhere, from class projects to group meetings. But let's be honest: we've all zoned out during a dull slideshow. So, if you're gearing up to create a presentation, ...

And if you think you're just not the presentation type, think again. "Everybody can improve," said Steve Bennett, a communications trainer for science and technology executives. "Very little of this ...

Are so-so slides keeping your presentations from standing out? Do you wish you could sprinkle some TED Talk-level tricks into your next speaking gig at the department meeting? Check out these tips ...

This article is part of the series Presentation Skills: The Secret Weapon of Career Success. The simple truth is that a fear of presenting or public speaking can truly stunt your career. Partner in ...

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 ...

We’ve all watched the scene in teen movies: a terrified student has to present in front of the class. The student freezes or panics. The class erupts into jeers and laughter. Fortunately, students in ...

Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan, a former speechwriter for President Ronald Reagan, a fellow at Harvard University’s Institute of Politics, and a lecturer at Yale University and New York ...

We’ve all sat through those dreaded presentations — the speaker awkwardly reading slide after slide, lulling the audience into a zombie-like trance where they stare aimlessly into space. And on some ...

Wouldn’t you love to walk away from a presentation feeling confident that you nailed it? You want your audience — whether you’re speaking to your clients, colleagues or CEO — to be impressed. You want ...

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 ...

Litigation moved online in a big way in 2020, demanding that attorneys learn new advocacy skills and shed tried-and-true courtroom habits that do not work well in virtual courtrooms, remote ...