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I hate PowerPoint presentations. Let me clarify; I don't hate PowerPoint. I actually like the program quite a bit. But most of the PowerPoint presentations I am forced to sit through seem to combine ...

Public speaking can be a challenge for many people. A successful event in which you are showcased as the public speaker can be a feather in your cap. Implement several specific strategies to have a ...

Let’s be honest: Everyone has used (and likely abused) PowerPoint before. Microsoft’s presentation program is more than 20 years old, and although Redmond works very hard at keeping one of its primary ...

“I am CEO of an educational sales organization, and we need to transform our telemarketing staff into salespeople who go out into the field, make presentations and do lunch-and-learn new product ...

It’s bound to happen in your civilian career. Maybe you’ve been asking your boss for more responsibility, or perhaps you raised your hand to volunteer to give a presentation because you seek ...

Marketing and sales presentations are often augmented with multimedia tools. The most common multimedia presentation tool is Microsoft PowerPoint. Using a multimedia presentation tool can be a way to ...

When you're giving a presentation or pitch, you can't take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every audience and venue is different and comes with its own energy and vibe. For instance, a small group of 10 ...