Have you ever had the experience while presenting of looking out at the audience and seeing only a sea of blank faces? You look at them and immediately get discouraged; the negative self-talk kicks in: “John looks bored, this must be really bad” or “that woman’s just looked at her...

The opening of your talk is crucial: your main goal is to capture your audience’s...

Business presentations need a strong opening, without being dramatic or hyped-up. When a more punchy,...