Rob Biesenbach 
Are you a low-key person? Reserved? Introverted? There’s nothing wrong with that. But if you’re unable to turn up the necessary energy when you hit the stage, it can make or break your success as a presenter or public speaker. That’s why low energy is one of the 11 deadly presentation sins and something you need to … Read more
Last week I attended one of the best presentations I’ve ever seen in person and came away with some really important public speaking tips. Some of these are for advanced speakers, but they’re skills anyone can aspire to achieve. The occasion was a local chapter meeting of the National Speakers Association, and the speaker was … Read more
One of the best ways to surprise and delight an audience is to leave them wanting more. After all, nobody ever left a room saying, “I wish that speech had been longer!” So your first priority is to trim the fat and keep your presentation focused. The Incredible Shrinking Speech Slot In the age of the … Read more
The audiobook edition of 11 Deadly Presentation Sins is now on sale! So if you’re not the “reading type,” you can just sit back, listen, and learn how to become a more skilled and confident presenter—all in just two hours. If you’re suffering from stage fright, unsure of how to organize your ideas, tired of … Read more
Who says a shareholders meeting has to be boring? While most companies seek to minimize risk at these events, Apple CEO Tim Cook showed last week what can happen when a leader acts like an actual human. Or, “feisty, funny and fiery,” in the words of the Los Angeles Times headline. Other CEOs can take … Read more
An erstwhile statesman once said, “Corporations are people, my friend.” And while he was making an entirely different point and the line was deservedly mocked, there is a core truth to the statement. Companies are ultimately made up of people, so they should communicate the way people do. Customers like to know they’re dealing with … Read more
I was very excited to wake up this morning to another positive review for 11 Deadly Presentation Sins, this time from Nick Morgan, who’s a renowned expert on public speaking and communication. He’s counseled CEOs and presidents, has authored several books, and writes a great blog that I enjoy following, so it’s a real honor … Read more
I’ve thought a lot about why people continue to give such terrible PowerPoint presentations. Certainly lack of time is an issue for many. And some feel they don’t have the skills to do better. And others clearly don’t care—they just don’t think it’s that important to try and create a visually compelling set of slides. … Read more
Want to get ahead in the world? Put down that dull business book and take an acting class instead. Not only will it will help you succeed in your career, it will be a lot more fun. It’s true. You may have made fun of those goofy theater people in high school or college, but … Read more
I’m thrilled with early reactions to my new book, 11 Deadly Presentation Sins (in case you hadn’t heard). It’s always fascinating to hear other perspectives on something you’re so close to and immersed in. So I’ve put together the top seven questions that have been raised about the book in reviews and blurbs, on Amazon and in … Read more