"The truth is that projecting power as a speaker doesn’t mean getting louder.

Richard Felloni presents the winner of the 2017 Toastmaster's World Champion of Public Speaking.

According to voice coach Amy Jo Jackson, "When working with a client who is interested in accent reduction, we’ll begin with a diagnostic session, where I’ll have them read a passage of text so I can hear where they are and what their mouth is doing.

Chris Weller presents the 18 spaces - as a one page presentation, or as a slide show.

"How often have you heard a public speaker or presenter dominate a conversation not because the story was so interesting but because the speaker was disorganized?

"Top tips for building a presentation that matters and a Five-part Structure that will help turn your presentation into a conversation.

"If you want others to believe in you, you must believe in your own value and act in a way that conveys confidence.

Baruch College’s Beginner’s Guide to Business Research will point you in the right direction.

"Check out the Retail Across America in photos slideshow, watch the video stories from each state and find out where we're headed next.

John Coleman (photo, left) explains at HBR.

"As the head curator for TED, the global nonprofit famous for its insightful talks, Chris Anderson [photo, left] knows a thing or two about what a successful TED talk looks like," says Chris Weller of BusinessInsider.

Kathryn Dill (photo, left) presents the 3 components of natural presenting.

"The way those you work with perceive you is really important.

It has been some time since we featured Nancy Duarte.

"Networkers, take initiative! If you are asking someone to meet with you to receive advice, information, or support, make an extra effort to impress him or her with your competence and energy.

"One of Amazon's largest fulfillment centers is in Phoenix, Arizona.

"Here are the top 10 network security challenges faced by small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in 2015 and tips to address them.

According to Greg Stone (photo, left), "Many executives start presentations about products or initiatives with a vague theme statement, often expressed with as much pith as a puff of smoke: “We have a new focus on customer satisfaction,” or “Our current strategic goals are execution and innovation.

"Our parents warned us about it, but it’s hard to understand until you experience it first hand: as you get older, time seems to fly.

"In his book The Virgin Way, Richard Branson reveals that he loathes speaking in public.

"What's the secret to becoming an excellent public speaker?

"Even if it’s not your job to read the evening news, a teleprompter can come in handy.

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Follow these steps distilled from Duarte’s decades of experience crafting presentations for major corporations.