Speaker's Briefing

Dress for success: A speaker’s guide
Since 1986, presentation expert Tom Kirby has helped thousands of business executives hone their speaking skills. Here are six of his recommendations for “dressing for success” at your next presentation.

PowerPoint tips: 6 keys to writing successful video headlines
Headlines for visual guides should be snappy, informative and concise. But, above all, they should re-enforce your spoken words, not distract from them. Follow this six-point checklist for the best possible headlines for your next audio-visual presentation.

Preview the competition to give a blockbuster speech
The next time you’re speaking at a conference with other solo presenters, invest a little time in listening to the speakers who came before you.

16 different ways to say ‘Thank you’
Saddled with a lengthy awards ceremony? Are there several people whose services you must acknowledge individually at the beginning or end of your presentation? It helps to have more than one way of saying “Thanks.”