One of the most common objections I hear from leaders who bring me in for presentation training is, “I don’t want to over-prepare. I’ll sound too rehearsed and I want to come across as spontaneous.” ...

When his company vice president requested a presentation to the executive team, William (not his real name) felt a familiar twinge of anxiety. Because William was aware he used too many filler words, ...

A well-executed business presentation can mean the difference between a sale and a severed contact. Precise organization, stunning visuals and confident public speaking work together to make a ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Sales and investor meetings come with the territory of being an entrepreneur. Some people love the adrenaline rush that comes with it, ...

How do you prepare for an upcoming presentation? Let’s say it’s an important one, so you’re not going to wing it, just showing up in the moment and saying whatever comes into your mind. Not a good ...

It doesn't matter if you're shy and soft-spoken or brimming with confidence and energy — if you don't prepare properly for a presentation, you're not going to connect with your audience. To help you ...

Public speaking is a top fear for many people, but you can ease some of your anxiety if you feel well prepared. Follow this timeline for getting ready to give a presentation. Understand your audience, ...

Whether you're about to give a TED Talk to 1,200 people or take 15 of your colleagues through a PowerPoint slideshow, there are three questions you need to ask yourself, according to Manoj Vasudevan, ...

Today’s the day. You have a presentation to give. It’s your biggest audience yet. The organizers tell you there could be as many as 500 people in the room. You can’t afford to screw up now. What ...