Facing an audience alone can be anxiety-producing. But copresenting with others brings its own set of challenges as well: from confusion to unclear roles. I once taught a class in which students were ...

Focus groups are only as effective as their moderators. Whether you want to test a group's reaction to a product, an advertising campaign or a change in company policy, you need to direct the group ...

The best advice is to prepare for any situation that might go wrong. Always have at least one backup of your presentation; email your talk to the organisers in advance; do a practice run to test for ...

From compelling storytelling techniques to thoughtful audience interaction strategies, these approaches can turn a standard ...

There's an easier way to start and end your presentation, if you want to create a stronger connection with your team. The challenge is that most leaders are using yesterday's presentation techniques ...

An intelligent scientist taught me a fundamental rule of persuasion. I apply the rule to my keynote speeches and teach the concept to CEOs, entrepreneurs, and graduate-level students at Harvard. The ...

Giving a business presentation can be daunting, whether you're an entry-level employee or a seasoned top executive. The way you start your presentation plays in integral role in whether you capture ...

Many of us feel anxious when we’re speaking or presenting at a big meeting, but there’s lots of research on what you can do to look confident and competent in front of an audience. The key is to pay ...