In a consulting assignment I am working on with a client in New York, we are developing a set of slides that can be re-used in many different presentations. It is a good idea because it cuts preparation time dramatically. In addition to creating your own slides, you can also download pre-made slides from different sources. MORE >>

Happy Friday! Here's an entertaining take on the most common flaws of ineffective presentations (and, for that matter, inconsiderate audience members). feel sorry for speakers like this one, because I truly believe that they do what they do not because they don't care (okay, maybe some don't care), but because they don't know what else to do. MORE >>

Part 1 – The Shift to Sharing. If there is one concept that sums up the way we use the internet today it, would be “sharing” We share interesting articles and blog posts that we find. We use services like Foursquare to share our location and activity. We share reviews on everything from book purchases to holidays. MORE >>

We’ve launched our Beyond Bullet Points 101 Online Course and we wanted to tell you about it! The BBP 101 course takes you step-by-step through the process of creating an example presentation beyond bullet points — and help you to build your own personal presentation along the way. MORE >>

For the last six months I’ve been working with an accountant in our Executive Immersion program. As his coach, I’ve helped him polish his presentation skills, strengthen his image, project personal presence and build self-confidence. Most recently I helped him prepare for an internal presentation he was giving to five hundred division managers. MORE >>