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What Made the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Speech So Effective?

Photo Credit: The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Former President Ronald Reagan passed away 14 years ago this month. He was a masterful communicator who was faced with a daunting communication situation immediately after the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Of all his presidential moments, on this particular day, I was desperate to hear from my President. [...] continue reading

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Everything You Need to Know About Using Speaker Notes in PowerPoint

Through preparing for our newest Duarte workshop, Slide Design Lab, we realized there’s a feature that many presenters don’t realize plays a key role in slide design and speaker support: speaker notes in PowerPoint®. To use your speaker notes in PowerPoint most effectively during your next talk, follow the tips below. What are speaker notes [...] continue reading

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4 Ways Abby Wambach Used Personal Stories for a Remarkable Address

Photo Credit: Barnard College, Abby Wambach: Barnard Commencement 2018 When U.S. Women’s Soccer legend Abby Wambach does something remarkable, she usually does it with her feet or her head. During Wambach’s tenure in international soccer, she set the record for scoring the most goals of any man or woman in the history of the sport (184), [...] continue reading

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How to Make a Presentation with Data that Moves People

If you’re not analytical by nature but have to give a presentation to a particularly analytical audience, it’s important to toe the line between knowledgeable expert and impassioned storyteller.  Professionals in data-dense industries (like Pharma, Tech, Engineering, or Finance) value concrete information. And they often need statistical evidence to believe what you tell them. Granted, they’ll [...] continue reading

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Three More Courses That Teach The Duarte Method™

In an earlier post this year I asked you all what still sucks about presenting. You were all very generous with your feedback and I wasn’t surprised to find out—there are more than a few of you that think things that still suck! We’ve been gathering feedback like this from our customers, readers, and learners for a while, and today we’re [...] continue reading

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How to Effectively Repurpose a Presentation for Different Crowds

There’s something euphoric about nailing a talk. When you end a presentation feeling certain your audience is onboard with you, it’s as thrilling as hitting a grand slam in the ninth. Crafting and delivering a winning talk can feel exhilarating and empowering. But it can also feel elusive and rare. I’ve got good news. If [...] continue reading

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How to Engage an Audience When You Might Be Losing Them [Infographic]

Engaging with your audience can be difficult. When you’re on stage, there’s nothing worse than knowing you worked tirelessly to build a beautiful presentation, but your audience isn’t fully appreciating it. Luckily, there are ways to pull audience members back in if you feel that you’re losing them. Check out this infographic for tips on [...] continue reading

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5 Simple Tweaks for Killer TED Talk Slides

Since their launch in 1984, TED Talks have become a sort of cultural institution. Today, people turn to TED Talks for a variety of purposes: wisdom, advice, knowledge, and inspiration. It’s now easy for the public to access TED Talks via a variety of platforms and formats—including YouTube videos, Podcast episodes, and blogs containing written [...] continue reading

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10 Ways to Prepare for a TED Style Talk

There’s one question I’m asked frequently: how to give a TED Talk that works. I’ve given all types of talks. And while all presentations take an investment to make them effective, the creation of a high-stakes, beautifully staged TED style talk often proves to be especially difficult. It takes work to craft the talk, and [...] continue reading

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How to Throw a Memorable Corporate Event

“Corporate Event.” It’s a phrase that might send shivers down your spine, or might make you well-up with positive emotion, depending on the last experience you had at a large business conference or meeting. At their core, all live corporate events have the same basic goal: to impart a message that leaves attendees inspired to [...] continue reading

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