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 ...

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 ...

I actually prepare for all meeting in generally the same manner. First, I try to understand what is the objective of this meeting. Secondly, I make sure I know what my position is on the issue. Next, ...

An alliance between two Ohio firms has produced a communications venture targeted at the medical device, biomedical, and pharmaceutical communities. X2 Medical Media (Cleveland; www.x2medical. com) is ...

TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF SARBANES-OXLEY, CPAs are making more oral and written presentations than ever before to more diverse groups, including audit committees and department gatherings. CPAs’ ...