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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some years ago, Nalini Ambady, an experimental psychologist at Harvard University, was curious about the nonverbal aspects of good teaching. She wanted to get at least a minute of film on each teacher ...

My personal guide on calming your nerves before a presentation. Public speaking sometimes gets the best of us.

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 ...

How many times have you heard someone start a speech with something along the lines of, "I'm here to talk about the prevalence of heart disease in corporate settings?" Snore! While you might have the ...