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 ...

I'm a public-speaking expert, and I've trained many executives and senior teams. I tell all of them to stop starting work presentations with a salutation or a "hello." Instead, you should engage your ...

Some studies say you've only got 15 seconds to grab an audience's attention, while others say it's closer to a minute. Either way, the clock is ticking. Here's how to make the best first impression ...

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 ...

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 ...

Save your audience from another dull presentation and increase their focus by building a presentation that answers their questions instead of smothering them with slides. Author Joey Asher explains ...