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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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I stood at the side of a large stage, unseen by the audience and waiting for my cue. The event emcee was introducing me in Spanish at the podium. Across the stage, hidden in the wings, I could see a ...