A few years back, I conducted Palm training sessions for various business groups. I always opened with a joke -- a corny one, admittedly, but it always got a laugh and helped set the tone for the ...

First impressions matter, and this is certainly true when you give a presentation. To get off on the right foot, try posing an intellectual question to engage your audience and get them thinking. We ...

Over the past two decades, I’ve heard and reviewed hundreds of business presentations. Almost all of them open with an overview of the presenter’s company and its offerings. Unfortunately, such ...

Giving a business presentation can be daunting, whether you're an entry-level employee or a seasoned top executive. The way you start your presentation plays in integral role in whether you capture ...

When you speak in front of an audience, you have about a minute to capture people's attention, establish credibility, orient them to a topic, and motivate them to listen, says Darlene Price, president ...

How many times have you heard someone start a speech with something along the lines of, "I'm here to talk about the prevalence of heart disease in corporate settings?" Snore! While you might have the ...

If you’re looking to create compelling presentations without the hassle of expensive subscriptions, you’re not alone. Every month, thousands of people search for a simple PowerPoint download—but not ...

When delivering presentations to a general audience, senior management in your company, or even a venture capitalist, a successful presentation isn’t about the PowerPoint slides you create – it’s ...