“Alright, Mike. You go on stage in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1. Go for it!” says the stagehand at DesignThinkers, a major graphic design conference in Toronto, Canada. I walk out on stage, waving to a dark sea ...

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or ...

When presenting in front of an audience, you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors to convince, minds to change. But to make an impact, ...

Companies prepare business proposals for several purposes, including arranging financing, responding to tenders and planning business partnerships. A business proposal may be in the form of a written ...

This article is part of an ongoing series Presentation Skills: The Secret Weapon of Career Success. If you’re thinking presentation skills aren’t critical for you because you “don’t present much,” ...