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Guides and tools

Free templates, guides, and tools to help you write, design and deliver better presentations.

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Chart annotation toolkit with graphs.

Guides and tools

Chart annotation toolkit

Examples and graphics for overlaying visual annotations onto a chart

Guides and tools

Virtual communication checklist for educators

Your reference guide for educating with impact in a virtual environment

Guides and tools

Animated charts

Clever animated examples of charts for you to download and deconstruct

Guides and tools

Recommendation Tree™

If your recommendation is on the tactical side, use this simple format

Guides and tools

Resonate ebook

Present visual stories that transform audiences

Guides and tools

Harnessing power skills to build the teams of tomorrow

The future of work demands new skills

Guides and tools

Virtual presentation checklist

Deliver engaging online presentations

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Slidedocs® templates

Free, customizable PowerPoint templates

Guides and tools

2022 L&D Annual Trends Survey

Power skills and training for today's workforce

Guides and tools

Growth Mindset Checklist

Get growing with our growth mindset checklist

Guides and tools

Transform the event experience

Produce events that make an impact

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Slidedocs® visual documents

When you need more than a presentation

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Presentation formats

When presentations don’t have slides

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Illuminate Torchbearer’s Toolkit™

How to deliver the right message at the right time

Guides and tools

Illuminate™ Executive Summary

How to lead your organization through change

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Resources
Happy Employees as A Result of Internal Alignment

Blog

9 tips to achieve internal alignment at a company kickoff

From setting goals to providing recognition, these strategies will help inspire your team and improve overall performance.

Blog

Want more influence at work? Try these simple vocal techniques

Explore techniques you can try to refine your voice without losing your authentic voice.
A person free of public speaking fear

Blog

3 ways to overcome public speaking fear

Stage fright is real and common, but that doesn’t make it less challenging to deal with.

Blog

3 expert tips to maximize your presentation rehearsal time

The way you communicate is just as important to your audience as what you communicate.
Hands holding a story to overcome sales objections

Blog

Overcome sales objections with the power of story 

Blog

Make storytelling the foundation of sales enablement

By Dave DeFranco | 6 min read

Sales reps can better connect with customers by building custom sales enablement tools alongside marketers using storytelling techniques.

Blog

Cultivate empathy & compassion at work with Adaptive Listening™

Communication is a two-way street, and empathetic communication can only happen if both parties participate.

Blog

Your Listening Lens™: Are You An Engaged Listener?

Are you struggling to be an empathetic listener? Discover practical tips to enhance your listening skills and connect more deeply with others.

Blog

How do you listen?

Effective listening is essential for building strong relationships and achieving successful outcomes.Get tips o how to become a more active, engaged listener and improve communication with others.

Blog

Good listening is more than simply paying attention

Enhance your communication skills with active listening to become a better listener and elevate your presence.

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