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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
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How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea
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How to Shine When You're Put on the Spot
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The Art of the Elevator Pitch
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To Win Over an Audience, Focus on Building Trust
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Why Filler Words Like "Um" and "Ah" Are Actually Useful
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How to Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
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Don’t Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
Business communication Digital ArticleResearch shows we (wrongly) assume the rest of the group feels the same way. -
What to Do With Your Hands When Speaking
Communication Digital ArticleThe most frequently asked question of presentation coaches is "What do I do with my hands?" In past writings, I have cautioned against choreography; I've... -
A Speech Is Not an Essay, Chinese Version
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A Checklist for More Persuasive Presentations
Communication Digital ArticleAsk yourself these questions. -
5 Tips for Off-the-Cuff Speaking
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Research: Being Funny Can Pay Off More for Women Than Men
Leadership & Managing People Digital ArticleAn analysis of TED talks and startup pitches suggests humor can help women break free from the warmth-competence double bind. -
Assessment: What’s Feeding Your Fear of Public Speaking?
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Speaking From a Podium: Simple Tips to Get Started
Business communication Digital ArticleSpeaking from a podium presents different challenges than other forms of public speaking. So the best preparation is to simulate the podium experience. For example, when Barack Obama had to debate John McCain at Old Miss in 2008, his team created an exact replica of the stage where Obama would debate McCain. “No detail was […] -
5 Ways to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking
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Research: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
Gender Digital ArticleAbstract language tends to be associated with leadership, meaning that how women are socialized to communicate can make them less likely to be seen as leaders. -
How to Pump Yourself Up Before a Presentation (or Calm Yourself Down)
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How to Talk in Meetings When You Hate Talking in Meetings
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How to Nail a Hybrid Presentation
Communication Digital ArticleSeven tips.
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How to Shine When You’re Put on the Spot
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3 Ways to Keep Your Audience Focused During a Presentation
Presentation skills Digital ArticleFight back against their tendency to zone out or multitask. -
Nail Your Presentation — Even When Your Time Is Cut Short
Presentation skills Digital ArticleThree strategies every presenter should keep in their back pocket. -
Research: Being Funny Can Pay Off More for Women Than Men
Gender Digital ArticleAn analysis of TED talks and startup pitches suggests humor can help women break free from the warmth–competence double bind. -
3 Rhetorical Techniques to Increase Your Impact
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The Best Public Speakers Put the Audience First
Presentation skills Digital ArticleFocus on what they need to hear — not on what you want to say. -
Research: Men Speak More Abstractly Than Women
Gender Digital ArticleAbstract language tends to be associated with leadership, meaning that how women are socialized to communicate can make them less likely to be seen as leaders. -
3 Questions Investors Ask Themselves When Evaluating a CEO
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What the Best Presenters Do Differently
Presentation skills HBR BestsellerDon’t let your slides get in the way of telling a compelling story. -
To Win Over an Audience, Focus on Building Trust
Public speaking Digital ArticleFive tactics for leaders. -
To Inspire Your Team, Share More of Yourself
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If a Speaking Gig Can’t Pay, Ask for Another Form of Compensation
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How to Nail a Hybrid Presentation
Business communication Digital ArticleSeven tips. -
Stop Scripting Your Speeches
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Don’t Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
Business communication Digital ArticleResearch shows we (wrongly) assume the rest of the group feels the same way. -
The Upside of Your Public Speaking Jitters
Public speaking Digital ArticleNerves can keep you focused. -
How to Speak Up in Meetings
The meeting is almost over and you've been too nervous to say anything. We feel you. Here's what to do. -
Don’t Just Memorize Your Next Presentation — Know It Cold
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How to Nail the Q&A After Your Presentation
Business communication Digital ArticleYou can’t rehearse it, but you can be prepared. -
What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
Business communication Digital ArticleFive tips to set yourself apart.
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Don't Be a Cat: Putting on Your Best Virtual Face
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Public Speaking: Tips for Getting Off to a Great Start
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Unmute! Effective Virtual Communication
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Lytt: Determining a Go-to-Market Strategy
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What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation
Business communication Digital ArticleFive tips to set yourself apart. -
How to Pitch a Brilliant Idea
Presentation skills Magazine ArticleBefore you even know it, the stranger across the desk has decided what kind of person you are. Knowing how you’ll be stereotyped allows you to play to—and control—the other guy’s expectations. -
How to Shine When You're Put on the Spot
Leadership & Managing People Magazine ArticleMastering the art of spontaneous speaking is important for leaders. They must do more than just deliver a good prepared keynote-they need to nail the... -
The Art of the Elevator Pitch
Communication Digital ArticleCan you explain your idea in one sentence? -
To Win Over an Audience, Focus on Building Trust
Communication Digital ArticleFive tactics for leaders. -
Don't Be a Cat: Putting on Your Best Virtual Face
Global Business Case Study8.95View Details The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people out of the office and into work-from-home setups. Use of video conferencing platforms, especially Zoom, skyrocketed... -
Why Filler Words Like "Um" and "Ah" Are Actually Useful
Communication Digital ArticleThey can serve three purposes. -
How to Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
Career planning Digital ArticleSpeaking bureaus aren’t the place to start. -
Don’t Focus on the Most Expressive Face in the Audience
Business communication Digital ArticleResearch shows we (wrongly) assume the rest of the group feels the same way. -
What to Do With Your Hands When Speaking
Communication Digital ArticleThe most frequently asked question of presentation coaches is "What do I do with my hands?" In past writings, I have cautioned against choreography; I've...