Articles on Effective Presentation Skills - Word Cortex

Useful strategies to plan, prepare, and deliver a powerful presentation.

Illustration of a woman at a podium introducing herself to the audience during a presentation, with a speech bubble saying, “Good morning everyone, my name is…” The text on the right reads, “How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation” with a subheading “5 Examples and Sample Scripts.” The background has a warm gradient in pink and yellow tones, and branding from WordCortex.com.

How to Introduce Yourself in a Presentation: 5 Sample Scripts

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19 PowerPoint Shortcuts for Smooth, Seamless Presenting

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16 Real Informative Speech Examples: An In-Depth Analysis

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Informative vs Persuasive Speech: 8 Key Differences Explained

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100+ Fascinating Science Presentation Topics For Any Audience

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6 Common Audience Analysis Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

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Speaking to a Mixed Audience: What Should You Focus On?

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Audience Analysis in Public Speaking: 3 Easy Steps & Examples

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19 Types of Visual Aids for Presentations (With Examples)

An illustration of six hands belonging to a diverse demographic holding a variety of speech bubbles to indicate a collection of hand-picked quotes for a speech. Text on the top half of the image reads ‘130+ Powerful Quotes for Every Type of Speech or Presentation.’

130+ Powerful Quotes for Any Speech or Presentation

An illustration shows a man covering his mouth in panic and embarrassment as his joke falls flat during a presentation. Text on the right-hand side reads, ‘Why opening a presentation with a joke can backfire.’

Why Opening a Presentation with a Joke (Almost) Never Works

An illustration of two people in the audience laughing. Text on the right-hand side reads ‘How to Make a Presentation Funny: 6 Easy Ways with Examples’.

How to Make a Presentation Funny: 6 Easy Ways + Examples

5 Steps to Anticipate Audience Questions (and Prepare in Advance)

5 Steps to Anticipate Audience Questions (and Prepare in Advance)

4 Image Hacks for Improved Visual Storytelling on Presentation Slides

4 Image Hacks for Improved Visual Storytelling on Presentation Slides

How to Communicate Your Ideas After a Brainstorm

How to Communicate Your Ideas After a Brainstorm