I'm a public-speaking expert, and I've trained many executives and senior teams. I tell all of them to stop starting work presentations with a salutation or a "hello." Instead, you should engage your ...

His point? No matter how amazing your ideas are, no one cares unless you can convey them in a clear, compelling manner — and with emotional intelligence. Fortunately, you don’t need an MIT education ...

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 ...

How to add a looping introduction to a PowerPoint presentation Your email has been sent To prime your audience for the main event, run a preview or welcome slide while the crowd arrives. Displaying an ...

Go from text prompts to slide decks in minutes with CNET's guide on creating a PowerPoint presentation using artificial intelligence tools. Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She ...

Slideshows are about more than just what you see. By adding audio like music, voiceover, or sound effects, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint to enhance your presentation or make it more useful to your ...

Open a presentation in Chrome, then record with video inset as you present for up to 30 minutes. Google Slides now lets you record a presentation with inset video from your webcam. Each recording may ...