Public SpeakingErik Severinghaus Want to Give a Better Presentation to Investors? Start With These 3 TipsPitch decks are a dime a dozen. Having been on both sides of the pitch, here's what I can tell you about improving your presentation for investors.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 5 New Business Books That Will Elevate Your Communication Skills in 2021The founder of Whole Foods, a billionaire, a podcast host, a designer, and an entrepreneur all wrote books worth reading.
TechnologyJessica Stillman A Communication Coach's 3 Best Tips to Make Zoom Presentations Less AwkwardVideo presentations don't have to be painfully awkward. Really.
Public SpeakingJessica Stillman Follow the 10-20-30 Rule for Kick-Butt Presentations A VC offers dead-simple guidance to save himself from a tsunami of terrible pitches.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Avoid This Common Mistake Most Speakers Make in Virtual MeetingsFour simple ways to make better eye contact.
LeadJessica Stillman 3 Tricks to Communicate Effectively Even When You're Wearing a Mask A communication coach explains how to truly connect despite having half your face covered.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Speakers in Apple Presentations Sell Benefits, Not Products3 simple steps to explain new features.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 3 Ways to Discover Your True PassionJerry Seinfeld's new book shows you how passion and success work together.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin How to Deal With Someone Who Won't Stop Interrupting YouHaving someone talk over you can be infuriating. You don't have to suffer in silence.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Ruth Bader Ginsburg Taught a Law Clerk the Secret to Strong Writing3 tips to improve your writing skills.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Use Elon Musk's Presentation Hack to Hook Your AudienceBuild in a surprise to grab your listener's attention.
LeadCarmine Gallo Why Champion Golfer Bryson DeChambeau's Work Ethic Is One Every Leader Should ModelPut in the work when nobody's looking.
ProductivityMinda Zetlin Doing These 3 Things Will Make You an Expert at Anything, a Google Mentor SaysIn a TEDx Talk, consultant David Mitroff explains when and why you can call yourself an expert.
Icons & InnovatorsBill Murphy Jr. Steve Jobs Said Great Artists Steal.'Next Week: Your Chance to Steal From AppleIt's a brave new world. Next week, we get to see what Apple does with it--and maybe even steal their best ideas.
LeadBill Murphy Jr. A 13-Year-Old Boy Just Gave a Truly Remarkable Speech. Here's Why It WorkedIt started with vulnerability, and ended with triumph (all in two minutes).
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo The Worst Way to Show Genuine Emotion Remotely, and the BestNew research highlights the difference between video, phone, and email conversations.
LeadMinda Zetlin This 4-Word Sentence From Barack Obama Is What Every Leader Should SayAt the Democratic Convention, the former president delivered a powerful speech about personal responsibility.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Hook Your Virtual Audience in 30 SecondsAnswer the one question on everyone's mind.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 3 Public Speaking Skills You Can Learn From Michelle Obama's SpeechObama's virtual presentation had strong writing, effective delivery, and heart-felt gestures.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 3 Toxic Phrases You Should Never Hear Come Out of a Leader's MouthBeing a good leader certainly involves the words you choose.
Public SpeakingMinda Zetlin Michelle Obama's DNC Speech Is a Masterful Lesson in Emotional IntelligenceShe talked about voting as an act of empathy and said Trump "can't be who we need him to be."
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo How to Pitch an Idea, According to an Oscar-Winning ActorMatthew McConaughey brings his communication skill to the classroom.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Uncover Your Motivation to Lead by Asking Yourself 2 Simple QuestionsGreat leaders build rapport, trust, and commitment.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo How to Persuade Someone in 50 Words or LessMake any pitch stronger with this powerful exercise.
NegotiatingCarmine Gallo How to Start a Successful Negotiation in 2 WordsIn a new book, law school professor Alexandra Carter says great negotiators ask great questions.
LeadMarcel Schwantes 10 Conversational Questions Leaders Should Ask to Be More LikableThis just may be the best way to make people like you more.
Public SpeakingMinda Zetlin I Took Part in a Virtual Conference for 32,000 People. Here's What I LearnedHow do you network when everyone is watching from home?
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Make Your Company's Story Irresistible With 6 Tips from 'Hamilton'A compelling and repeatable origin story has six elements.
Public SpeakingJessica Stillman The Persuasion Secret You Can Learn From Abraham Lincoln A simple trick anyone can steal from one of history's greatest communicators.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 4 Vocal Tips to Sound Like a Pro in Virtual MeetingsMake a strong impression on your listeners.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Robin Roberts of 'Good Morning America' on Delivering a Message ClearlyIn a new MasterClass, the award-winning journalist shares lessons from 30 years of television experience.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo How to Present Like an Apple ExecutiveEven if your presentations these days are virtual meetings, use this design tip to successfully get your message across.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo How Prince William Overcame His Public-Speaking AnxietyConquer stage fright by changing your focus and facing your fear.
Inc. 5000Burt Helm This Entrepreneur Hated PowerPoint So Much That She Invented Her Own Presentation SoftwareWith the Digideck, Sportsdigita founder Angelina Lawton created a media-rich sales tool used by pro sports organizations all over the world. Now she's seeking to corner a new market: the pitch-from-home sales team.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 3 Kinds of Stories to Help Motivate and Inspire Your TeamYou can't just tell people what to do; you have to also convince them.
Public SpeakingBill Murphy Jr. In 2005, Steve Jobs Gave an Incredible Speech. Here's What to Steal From It'Today I want to tell you three stories from my life.'
Startup LifeGuadalupe Gonzalez02:21 3 Things Michelle Obama Can Teach You About ConfidenceIn her book and Netflix documentary 'Becoming,' the former First Lady explains the steps she took to find her voice and become a beloved public figure.
Public SpeakingHeidi Zak 3 Mindsets That Helped Me as a Public SpeakerEven if it's you're first time, you can keep audiences engaged and feel more comfortable while presenting.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo Both Bill Gates and Andrew Cuomo Chose a Single Quote to Describe the Covid-19 PandemicChoose precise words to communicate effectively.
Public SpeakingThomas Koulopoulos 4 Common Webinar Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemIt's time to raise the standard for webinars and how they are delivered, and that starts by throwing out much of what we've become accustomed to.
Public SpeakingJoe Hirsch How to Create a Powerful Virtual PresentationMatch your message to the medium, master the optics, and create a path for progress.
LeadMinda Zetlin Thomas Modly Just Made a Speech That Ended His Career. Here's What You Can Learn From ItThe Acting Secretary of the Navy flew 7,920 miles to give a tirade justifying himself and lambasting Captain Crozier.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 3 PowerPoint Lessons From Andrew Cuomo's BriefingsNew York governor Andrew Cuomo demonstrates the cardinal rule of PowerPoint: Create slides that are simple, clear, and compelling.
How CEOs Use TechCarmine Gallo How to Create a Professional Setup for Virtual MeetingsPay attention to what the viewer sees through the web cam.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Just Gave a Valuable Lesson in Crisis LeadershipCuomo's speeches about the coronavirus crisis offer lessons in elevating morale when people need a lift.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo 4 Ways to Sharpen Your Public-Speaking Skills From HomeTake this opportunity to sharpen a fundamental skill before you get back to the office.
NegotiatingCarmine Gallo How to Change Anyone's Mind Without Persuading ThemIn his new book, 'The Catalyst,' Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger offers techniques and strategies for being more persuasive and changing minds that can help your small business.
Public SpeakingAyse Birsel Ready for Your Close-Up? Here's a Checklist for Doing Business in Front of the CameraWhen your small business goes remote or anytime you're conducting business online, follow these tips to look like the leader you are and be camera-ready for video sales calls, team meetings, and more.
LeadDeborah Grayson Riegel Going Remote? 26 Ways to Make Online Meetings a SuccessGoing remote doesn't have to be that hard. If you're going to be leading online meetings, learning sessions, webinars, programs--whatever you call them--you need to develop special skills to keep your team engaged.
Public SpeakingJessica Stillman Here's Exactly What to Do With Your Hands When You're Presenting, According to a Communication ExpertIt's the little things - two little things in particular - that often trip up speakers.
Public SpeakingCathy Huyghe The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do at Your Next PresentationLoving to listen to a well-told story is practically an evolutionary trait. Here's how to make the most of it and deliver a memorable presentation the next time you step up to the podium.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo The 'Father of the iPod' Credits Steve Jobs for Teaching Him This Valuable Communication SkillStorytellers have a competitive advantage.
Public SpeakingCarmine Gallo In His Annual Shareholder Letter, Warren Buffett Showed Why His Favorite Rhetorical Tool Is So EffectiveAnalogies act as mental shortcuts to improve your presentations.
Public SpeakingDeborah Grayson Riegel When You're Stumped in a Meeting, Here's Why You Shouldn't Say 'That's a Great Question'"That's a great question" isn't a great answer. Here's why, and how startup founders can buy some time when faced with questions they can't answer right away.
