Did you know it can take much longer to prepare a short presentation–I’m talking about something really tiny–than, say, a 30 or 40 minute or even 1 hour version?

As someone who has had the honor and pleasure of working with celebrities, I am always glued to the awards shows. The recent Golden Globes provided a fascinating opportunity to watch and observe public speaking and presentation in a very high stakes, high-pressure environment.

Gosh, I wish I’d seen Adam Lambert’s performance at the American Music Awards. Instead, I woke up to an uproar — faces in crotches, girls on leashes, big, fat, same-sex kisses! Oh my.

Gestures are a natural form of expression for everyone. They usually add a lot to the message being conveyed. So what about new technologies that are online or remote communication forms that don’t allow for gestures?

The dreaded moment happens – you’re in the elevator with your boss and s/he wants an update or status report. What to do? Think SALES.

The basics to get you started.

Does delivering a presentation have to feel so threatening? Well, sort of and here’s why.

Being willing to be the first to deliver bad news has lasting benefits.

Think about cold calling in a different way.

You’re not alone!