For most of us, presenting confidently and clearly in our native language is hard enough. But communicating in another language is marked by unique challenges and opportunities for growth. Fortunately ...

“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 ...

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 ...

Have you ever tried to give an engaging presentation on a boring topic? No, it’s not impossible. In fact, it’s easy to do with a small shift in your perspective. This article will show you how to ...

The thought of standing on stage and talking to a packed auditorium might make you want to dry-heave in the corner. But public speaking can be one of the most effective tools for self-promotion in a ...

Believe it or not, some people are jazzed about giving presentations. They love the experience, jump in with two feet, and many become accomplished public speakers who, in some cases, make a ...

Although public speaking is on the top of many people's list of anxieties, it's something most of us have to do for work, for church, for school, or for an organization we belong to. In the first part ...

Perhaps you are scheduled to deliver a big presentation to senior leaders at work who don’t seem enthusiastic about hearing your input. Or maybe you’re developing a pitch for potential investors who ...

A little more than a year ago, on a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, some colleagues and I met a 12-year-old Masai boy named Richard Turere, who told us a fascinating story. His family raises livestock on the ...

When presenting to an audience from a different cultural background, account for their culture when designing and delivering your presentation. For any presentation or pitch to land effectively, we ...