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 ...

Scrambling to create a business presentation? Here’s a tip. Start with a slide showing a series of funny quotes just to warm up the room. It makes people realize your talk is not going to be a total ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

Wearing a black shirt and headset mic, the speaker paces the stage, expounding upon each new bullet point that appears on the screen behind him, while thousands of audience members sit in rapt ...

Welcome to spring 2023, aka the beginning of Patio Szn™, where we’re all ready to get out of the house in search of some Vitamin D. But, in an effort *not* to burst your bubble, spring weather can be ...