During my communications training workshops, always ask what skill people plan to use right away to get their point across. Invariably, people talk about skills which can help them form stronger ...

When presenting in front of an audience, you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors to convince, minds to change. But to make an impact, ...

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Admit it — you're probably not a fan of making PowerPoint presentations. The process can be tedious and time-consuming, and putting together multiple slides can easily feel repetitive after some time.

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Before a big, make-or-break presentation to shareholders, a rising employee in Silicon Valley was feeling nervous. Although her career was going well, it was still difficult to make it in a ...

Instead of spending hours perfecting a slide deck -- only for it to be unused or be over the top -- there's a way you can bypass working long hours and just whip something up in the theme you want, ...