3 Storytelling Styles that Work for Any Presentation

Once-Upon-A-TimeGoogle the word “storytelling” and you will find endless amounts of articles, posts and books on the topic. It’s certainly a buzzword these days, and many proclaim good storytelling to be what makes successful content strategy. Yet very few have been able to master this powerful craft.

Today, I want …
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When Sharing on SlideShare, Think Knowledge First, Links Second

At SlideShare we want to encourage quality content, and are constantly working on ways to promote that.

Sharing knowledge and insights is the first and foremost priority for us at SlideShare, and we strive to maintain a community that fosters that same goal. We believe that content shared on SlideShare


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SlideShare Stars Share What Makes Decks Dazzle

slidesharestarWant to become a star? Your talent, dedication to your craft and persistence will have a lot to do with it, but then there’s that whole thing about who you know and getting a lucky break — at least in Hollywood.

Thankfully, stardom is a bit more ubiquitous on SlideShare: …
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Top Design Resources for Non-Designers

design_courses_communicationSo you aren’t a professional designer but still want to create beautiful presentations — don’t worry, that’s the majority of us. Without having to shell out thousands of dollars in years of training or outsourcing, there are some resources that can help you hone your eye (and ability) for great …
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3 Keys to Repurposing Content on SlideShare

slide-1-638 (69)Whether it’s Facebook updates, tweets, blog posts, research reports, newsletters, video, white papers or more, we all produce content these days. How do you reach your audiences on each platform without completely exhausting yourself? Most likely your content and ideas are already there — it’s just a matter of crafting …
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5 Powerful Ways to Close a Presentation

Man Bowing on Stage in Empty Concert HallWe live in a world of judges: You will be judged by each and every person during your next presentation.

Sound intimidating? It should be. No one ever said giving presentations is easy. So, how do you minimize the level of judgment that will be placed upon you?

For starters, …
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