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 ...

There's an easier way to start and end your presentation, if you want to create a stronger connection with your team. The challenge is that most leaders are using yesterday's presentation techniques ...

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 ...

First impressions matter, and this is certainly true when you give a presentation. To get off on the right foot, try posing an intellectual question to engage your audience and get them thinking. We ...

Picture this. You walk into your kitchen, open the nearest cupboard, and grab the closest jar. You see a brand logo. You see ...

When you speak in front of an audience, you have about a minute to capture people's attention, establish credibility, orient them to a topic, and motivate them to listen, says Darlene Price, president ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you want to be remembered, do the opposite of what’s expected. And don’t waste time doing it. Here’s a fact that most speakers–even experienced ones–tend to forget, even if they know it’s true: ...