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 ...

It’s easy to feel awkward or overstimulated in a conference environment. Nature sought advice on how to avoid moments of panic while giving talks or discussing your research. I’m a PhD student ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

Go from text prompts to slide decks in minutes with CNET's guide on creating a PowerPoint presentation using artificial intelligence tools. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She ...

Google Gemini can now create a slide show presentation for you. You can base the presentation on a text prompt or an uploaded file. You can then export the file to Google Sheets. Have you ever ...