The book is finished! A 30-second presentation Tips for remote presenters Images recall stories Puke stories Look better naked Organizing information is finite Seeing the invisible Use a brainstorm before you open PowerPoint®! Tricks for getting to the core of your story (Part 1) Presenting from an iPhone Tricks for getting to the core of your story (Part 3) Comics communicate The cliché Adaptation of visuals Cliché of the week: The water ripple Happiness is…Inspiration for a palette The 3-second test Commuting with moths Cliché of the week: Debbie, the time life operator Beauty in, beauty out Cliché of the week: The Parthenon (and contest results) Cliché of the week: The PowerPoint® starburst You’ve got to be believed to be heard Cliché of the week: The bullseye Orange is the new red, white, and blue Toronto was on fire! Political signs are like slides Scarier than Halloween Presentations on a plane My two favorite books are in Amazon’s Top 10 for 2008! Cliché of the week: Clip art Presentations at Carnegie Mellon & NYU! Information Design Handbook CMU’s Randy Pausch’s S.T.A.R. Moment™ Not an Apple store today… Registration is open for Presentation//Reboot Conference with Garr Reynolds Start with a pencil, not a mouse Using maps in presentations Interview with legendary illustrator Christoph Niemann The most beautiful PowerPoint® animation ideas, please download these ASAP! Slide consommé Marty Neumeier Things to celebrate in the new year How to create a presentation for someone else 10 commandments of storytelling Five predictions for presentations in 2009 Tips for presentations of a (second) lifetime Technology Review: 123PPT VBP Interacting with slides Duarte and TED team up Of S.T.A.R.s and mosquitoes VizThink conference kicked off last night Design-thinking works … Even for geeks Animation works like magic Presentation//Reboot was a success! A naked audience? Rooftops and french fries The power presenter: 3 tips that transformed my last presentation Book review: Advanced Presentations by Design Audience on the stage The outlier finds his element Five tips for remote presenting When to hire a professional designer Visual thinkers unite! Presentation tips The “Presentation” release – Slide over documents, make room for presentations Tips for wrangling committees Twitter took time to tackle Medical communicators tell stories too Upbringing plays a key role in how we behave at work Judging books by their covers How Decker made me different Presentation design: A management philosophy Make your presentation magical Thank you for reading Don’t get discouraged, fight for what’s right! Got hit by stray bullets in the London underground The power of audio in your presentation! Spirit Week a success! 7 Insights from the Jabberwocky product launch Business profile: Duarte lives in the presentation Slideshare contest! World’s Best Presentation ’09 Insightful book on better speaking It used to take three highly-trained professionals to make a presentation PopTech announces 2009 Social Innovation Fellows Cheating by charting. An excerpt from Spear’s “Practical Charting Techniques” Video Q&A’s with Zen-master Garr Reynolds CEOs and politicians are different Links to TED Global Talks that are creating waves Book review: Six Pixels of Separation Visualizing the Sun Food agenda with Michael Pollan The Microsoft Office 2010 public beta is available, and we’re in it! CNBC calls Google presenter a Johnson. Was that fair? 5 ways to make PowerPoint sing! (and dance!) We need another book about presentation design! Product launches should be a big deal Favorite fan mail … That has made it through Steve Ballmer could make more money if he presented well Impressions of TED2010 so far… News alert: Bill Gates is officially redeemed from presentation purgatory Pecha Kucha Night San Jose: Round 2! Justin Timberlake and the Art of Presenting Well Spring slide:ology workshops! Sneak Peek: Resonate cover design Book cover is done! High stakes = Demanding creative process Slide:ology wins Axiom Business Book Award Gold Medal HOW Design Conference 2010: Early Bird Gets the Savings slide:ology webinar series open for registration! What’s in the President’s briefing book anyway? Advanced stickynoting Adobe to the rescue! Cinematic color choices Pecha Kucha Night San Jose | Tue 6/29 @ 7 p.m. What does it mean to resonate? Nancy Duarte interviews author Alex Osterwalder Great moments in presentation history: The architect and the egg How to spread your talk Double rainbow Join us! Happy hour with Garr Reynolds, author of Presentation Zen Why resonate? Trust me. Give your speech, change the world. Free webinar with Nancy: That Resonates with Me! How to change the world one presentation at a time Engage through storytelling Two years of research, forty-six words Presentation help that’s good enough to eat Pumpkin contest winners! That resonates with me! Video recording Giving thanks: An open letter to Jennifer Aaker 3 tips for connecting authentically Gettysburg, readdressed Four presentation predictions for 2011 Communicate like MLK and change the world No, we didn’t do Obama’s slides — Wait! he used slides? Music has a structure. Your presentation should too. Interview with Sunni Brown: Doodler, Gameist and 2011 TED Speaker 10 ways to prepare for a TED-format talk Kawasaki practices what he preaches: Enchantment Martha Graham showed the world how she felt Martha Graham showed the world how she felt (Part II) Photo Field Trip | Contrast If the medium is the message, would McLuhan like PowerPoint®? Take your meetings by storm…Gamestorm, that is Has the goon squad come for PowerPoint®? Camille Seaman on taking photos and taking risks We’ve got spirit, yes we do! It’s all geek to me 6 tips for working with an interpreter while public speaking Prize-winning pumpkins and creative costumes www.duarte.com/edy Episode 1: Make your slides count PowerPoint® at war: How one soldier changed US strategy in Iraq It’s fun to share with Cops That Care Interview with Olivia Mitchell In honor of MLK Obama’s SOTU: What is, and what could have been The visual thinking revolution is here! Want your data to go viral? Make it visual. www.duarte.com/edy Episode 2: Avoid clichés TED Talks, #illustraTED Duarte’s Diagrammer®: 4,000 diagrams at your fingertips How to make a favorable first impression Pecha Kucha Night – Tuesday 4/17 San Jose, CA Award-winning filmmaker Lou Douros plans a sequel on whale entanglement. Let’s help! Back of the napkin to head of the class — Introducing Dan Roam’s Napkin Academy Insights & inspirations from SF SketchCrawl Interview: Erik Hersman, TED Fellow & Founder of iHub Your audience’s audience Presentation #FAIL: Habitudes for communicators 3 presentation lessons from Comic-Con 2012 Winning the story wars — Jonah Sachs is leading the charge Nancy’s new book on shelves now The French (presentation) revolution Get noticed in a noisy world How charity:water is changing the world Happy Halloween! Back to the future: Slides before PowerPoint® A perfect persuasive story: Nehru’s ‘Tryst With Destiny’ PowerPoint 2013: New and (mostly) improved An interview with Nilofer Merchant: The “Jane Bond of Innovation” Make Art:Drink Wine, stay inspired The Night 8 people stole 50 hearts Lights, camera, inaction: The Onion’s take on TED Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – The “King” of visual communication Public speaking for introverts: 6 essential tips The most talked about Super Bowl commercial was a presentation in disguise In love poems and presentations, less is more SXSW | Meet us in Austin! I knew Argo would win best picture before you did #illustraTED | Duarte is visualizing TED talks all week Graphic recording at #illustraTED | Progress enigma SXSW Interactive: Amazing from every perspective Losing the Iron Lady: A tribute to Margaret Thatcher Best tool for building a new space: Google SketchUp www.duarte.com/edy Episode 3: Move your audience 5 ways to resonate remotely David Foster Wallace teaches us to value education — and tolerate traffic Daniel Pink defines the new ABCs of selling London workshops were a success! When presentations take on a life of their own 5 presentation lessons from PopUp magazine Nelson Mandela and the words that fueled a movement www.duarte.com/edy Episode 4: Complementary colors Bob and Finn go to Comic-Con Visual recap: A chat with Garr and Nancy www.duarte.com/edy Episode 5: Bullet proof Do learning styles teach us anything? Free multimedia version of Resonate® Fail-proof Q&A prep Great persuasive speech, 2013: Angelina Jolie Garr Reynolds shares how kids impact the creative process Old career rules don’t work — To compete, you need a body of work Like Yoda you must be Creating moments of impact: Using Sparklines for strategic conversations Tips for using social tools to facilitate Q&A SXSW: Inspiring creativity, compelling stories … and big data It took me 20 years to fail fast Doodlers unite! A look at Sunni Brown’s latest revolution How to “Talk Like TED” and other insights from Carmine Gallo Re-designing Mary Meeker’s trends report Wellness Festival 2014 Strengthen and sustain culture with storytelling www.duarte.com/edy Episode 7: Color theory Make stories more moving with myth Everybody Writes: Best book I’ve read this year Great presenters are everywhere How to stay relevant when working remotely www.duarte.com/edy Episode 8: Be transparent Presentation Zen turns 10! Long ride to work? Make it a #creativecommute Bob and Finn Episode 9: Brainstorming Elon Musk: Inside the presentation that sent us abuzz Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? SF Design week at Duarte! Just Breathe: Wellness Fest 2015 The 4 hallmarks of a good editor Tough crowd? 5 ways to stay calm, cool, and collected www.duarte.com/edy Episode 10: Make Your audience the hero A day in the life of a Mighty Killer Duarte Film Bites: Star Wars edition! Practice makes perfect, or what Oscar Telecast producers could learn from watching Leonardo DiCaprio My first year – From intern to Duartian The secret sauce of successful commencement speakers East meets west: From Big Apple to Bay Area How to illuminate the future and inspire others to follow www.duarte.com/edy Vignette #1: Get to the point www.duarte.com/edy Vignette #2: Color harmony Storytelling and empathy take center stage at the Watermark Conference for Women 4 tips and 1 tool that will help you perfect your slide design How to master audience engagement when you present Improve your storytelling presentation skills and get your ideas adopted 6 presentation mistakes every professional should avoid 4 ways to use storytelling in marketing that have nothing to do with heart wrenching videos How (and why) to tell killer sales stories Movie magic: How to sync with your audience The secret to writing a call to action in a persuasive speech Master the struggle of working with executives on presentations 6 powerful pitch deck tips to get seed funding This is what presenters can learn from dancing scientists How experts can help a general audience understand their ideas The right story at the right time: Motivate your team when they’re in a slump A case story: Teradata | The edge of next How communication training leads to superstar teams Dreamforce 2017: Ushering in the 4th Industrial Revolution How to really craft audience-centric presentations How My Wife Created A Powerful Professional Poster 8 Presentation Industry Trends To Watch In 2018 17 rhetorical devices that will make you sound like Steve Jobs Stop that stutter: 6 steps to overcome presentation performance anxiety How to move your presentation audience with this powerful story technique 7 tips from SXSW that will make you a better presenter Performance anxiety no more: How to stop stuttering when you present How to throw a memorable corporate event 10 ways to prepare for a TED style talk 5 simple tweaks for killer TED Talk slides Infographic: How to engage an audience when you might be losing them How to effectively repurpose a presentation for different crowds 3 more courses that teach The Duarte Method™ How to make a presentation with data that moves people What made the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster speech so effective? How to develop the best Big Idea™ for your presentation The most powerful techniques for speaking I learned from movie speeches How to display data the right way in presentations When presenting data, get to the point fast Designer Q&A: Pushing the limits of PowerPoint® animation Book review: Influence and persuasion (HBR Emotional Intelligence Series) A guide to overcoming audience resistance Make your marketing messages useful Overcome presentation anxiety easily with these steps Leaders who get organizational change right know how to listen Why your company needs more ceremonies to navigate change Why (and how) to care about the first 30 seconds of your talk 19 powerful presentation stats to transform talks in 2019 Grant writing 101: How to secure funding for your Big Idea™ 4 ways Abby Wambach used personal stories for a remarkable address Why Will Ferrell’s USC commencement speech was a grand slam How to write a great talk: Murder your darlings Use contrast in the middle of a presentation to transform Celebrities: They’re one of us! How the year’s best commencement speakers made themselves relatable to graduates Power of the pre-read: Make mighty recommendations through story Big meeting coming up? Close the slideshow and pick up Slidedocs® Meetings: When to present and when to converse The top 5 presentation mistakes everyone makes How to effectively present to senior executives The slides you deliver versus the Slidedoc™ you leave behind Transforming numbers into narrative will build your career 6 powerful speaking lessons from Greta Thunberg’s UN speech How to create visual documents that motivate senior leaders How intrapreneurship and an unfulfilled dream led me to NYC How to pump yourself up before a presentation (or calm yourself down) Successful change movements all have 3 acts 3 ways to help people understand what your data means How to get others to adopt your recommendation How to identify and tell your most powerful stories How gratitude motivates and sustains our workshop facilitators and coaches 3 types of decisions made from data How to create and deliver a motivating vision talk Change leadership and communication books to read in 2020 Tips for kids on how to nail presentations in the classroom How to develop a growth mindset and accelerate your career Get hands-on PowerPoint® training with Slide Design on-demand course How to select the best photos for slide backgrounds 10 ways to communicate with empathy and authority in times of crisis How to apply styles to photos in PowerPoint® How to edit photo brightness, contrast and saturation in PowerPoint® Everything you need to know about using speaker notes in PowerPoint® How to crop, resize, and compress photos in PowerPoint® 5 popular PowerPoint® how-to questions answered in one place How to crop photos into shapes in PowerPoint® Tips to make the most of your virtual communication experience The communication guide for leaders who aren’t sure what’s coming next Uncertainty tests your values: 5 stories from times of crisis 4 tips for choosing the best virtual backgrounds on Zoom meetings 3 ways to effectively communicate to different types of decision makers Powerful women speakers: Leila Janah How to lead better virtual meetings 3 ways to inspire others with data stories Step up your virtual setup: Quick fixes to look and sound great from anywhere Facilitating virtual collaboration: Tips and tricks for being creative virtually Delivering dynamic virtual presentations: How to stand out in the crowd Cut through the noise: How to design slides for virtual presentations Get more from your virtual platform: Confessions of an accidental platform expert Crafting content for virtual communication: Keep it short and interesting How to influence through story El Susto: The role of storytelling in solving Type 2 Diabetes in Mexico 3 strategies high-performing brands use to communicate data 10 ways that improving your public speaking will help your career The corporate folklorist’s credo Dr. Fox Effect: The power of captivating speakers How to successfully navigate virtual events Facial expressions matter when presenting, here’s why 5 things you can do today to improve your public speaking skills How to make a great impression when speaking to senior leadership 3 steps to becoming everyone’s favorite panelist 3 speaking skills that will help you communicate data To become a powerful public speaker master these qualities 7 ways to make your best PowerPoint® presentations 7 helpful tips for English as a second language (ESL) speakers The dangers of combining PowerPoint® presentation slides 4 presentation design principles to live by Infographic: The anatomy of a skilled speaker The top soft skills employees need right now How to create a presentation using free stock photos Techniques for using critique language for more powerful and effective presentations Research report: Transformative soft skills and communication training to build the teams of tomorrow Using digital communication to drive digital change Transformative storytelling from Black communicators Q&A: Communicating change in turbulent times The ancient storytelling secret that every leader needs to know Celebrating women storytellers and the lessons they share Do you have what it takes to lead a successful change effort? A year of crisis: Nancy Duarte’s successful leadership story Your top 6 storytelling questions (Answered by an expert storyteller) These screenwriting principles will make your business story more engaging 3 leaders who effectively use storytelling to transform 3 situations that demand a story 5 reasons why your story falls flat Why should I tell a story? Why you should absolutely avoid using filler words (and how to actually stop) How to get (and keep) others committed to change Q&A: Top delivery struggles speakers face & how to combat them expertly Lessons from our training pivot: How virtual presentations build soft skills and connections Are you prepared for the new world of work?… hone your soft skills online 3 ways to better connect with your virtual audiences Infographic: Master virtual communication by honing soft skills Drive sales with these virtual presentation tips Q&A: Master the skill of virtual presentations Build these physical and verbal communication skills to deliver a better virtual presentation Lessons from the great career reshuffle: L&D is more important than ever 3 lessons learned from the return to hybrid presenting Communication is the #1 skill for 2022 3 steps to a clear message strategy 3 top reasons to create a power skills training plan Preferred ways to communicate effectively at work 5 keys to perfecting your presentation delivery in a hybrid world Q&A: How to influence through visual storytelling 3 keys to equitable and inclusive hybrid meetings 5 ways to motivate your team with empathy and authority 4 storytelling techniques to bring your data to life Focus your Listening Lens™: What prevents me from being an empathetic listener? How Adaptive Listening™ can bring more empathy & compassion to your work Overcome sales objections with the power of story 3 expert tips to maximize your presentation rehearsal time 3 ways to overcome public speaking fear Want more influence at work? Try these simple vocal techniques 9 tips to motivate employees at an annual company kickoff Brand storytelling: A science-backed way to differentiate What makes an event successful? Storytelling in sales: The secret sales tactic to closing more deals Why your B2B sales enablement efforts aren’t working Must-have tips for executive communications 5 ways to craft the perfect sales pitch deck: Tips and tricks Building resiliency in turbulent times How to create an effective sales enablement deck A beginner’s guide to public speaking 3 secrets to choosing and designing unforgettable visual aids The easiest way to take presentation skills training Executive coaching services: Nail your high stakes moments The art of persuasive speech: How to speak with confidence Would Steve Jobs use ChatGPT for his product launches? Active listening isn’t enough. It’s time for Adaptive Listening™ 5 steps on how to make a presentation that stands out Are you using the most effective listening skills at work? Presenting like a pro: The comprehensive guide Empathetic listening: An important first step Content roundup: Our top 10 professional development resources Books about listening: How to listen better at work 6 expert tips for elevating audience engagement What are the biggest barriers to effective listening? Unlock success: How to write a great presentation From an expert: What to expect from a communication coach Why your business absolutely needs storytelling training The art of document design: Tips and tricks Nancy Duarte curates a list of the best books on storytelling 11 tips on how to make a presentation fun How to evaluate professional speaker training: Pros and cons Listening training: How to do more than simply pay attention From novice to expert: Keynote speaking tips from the pros Why you need active listening in the workplace: A toolkit The secret weapon for sales teams: Sales enablement training A step-by-step guide to planning successful SKOs (sales kickoffs) Sales enablement best practices: Your key to more sales Why L&D leaders must tackle resilience training 7 tips for crafting an engaging storytelling presentation Why business presentation training matters for all professionals The 7 best speeches by women and what makes them great How corporate storytelling affects your bottom line 4 ways to prepare for a hostile audience How executive presentation coaching unlocks your full potential Corporate sales training: The secret to taking your team to the next level Can AI help with public speaking? A review of AI platforms How to craft and nail your upcoming executive presentation Sales presentations: Elevate your pitch to drive success Persuasive communication: Getting your point across effectively What sets a top presentation design agency apart from the rest? How to choose the best presentation coach for your needs How to design and deliver an investor pitch deck that gets funded Walking decks 101: A beginner’s guide and why you need one 3 communication lessons from Jim Schlossnagle’s press conference Presentation storytelling 101: Your audience is the hero Experiencing change fatigue? Get change management training 10 ways to interact with audience members while you present Blue sky strategy: The secret to innovation and standout events
We use cookies in compliance with the CCPA to make the website work better for you and to understand your needs. We will never sell your information to a 3rd party. You can read more in our privacy policy. Ok Privacy policy 