“Alright, Mike. You go on stage in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1. Go for it!” says the stagehand at DesignThinkers, a major graphic design conference in Toronto, Canada. I walk out on stage, waving to a dark sea ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Tomas Fryscak The thought of standing on stage and talking to a packed auditorium might ...

When presenting in front of an audience, you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors to convince, minds to change. But to make an impact, ...

How to give a good presentation. Here we look at three questions you should ask yourself and answer to develop a really effective and powerful presentation. Those questions are, 1. Why am I giving ...

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or ...

People who enjoy public speaking are luckier than they realise. A much-publicised survey from the 1970s claimed that Americans feared it more than death. In 2012 Karen Dwyer and Marlina Davidson of ...

Powerpoint presentations are a great way to share information with a team, but making them is a skillset in its own right. We've got guides on general Powerpoint use, but if you're keen to just get ...

Have you ever seen a really great presentation? Honestly, they’re pretty rare. Michael Foley is an educator and coach, and founder of Clarity Central, a communications training and consulting firm ...