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A recent New York Times article about how to ‘fake’ an 80 hour work week has hit a nerve with our colleagues and clients. Coming on the heels of the [...]

At Point Taken, we talk about the importance of eye gaze that every presenter has with their audience. Sustained eye contact connects us to each member of our audience, and [...]

Here at Point Taken, we have worked with lots of speakers who are preparing to give TED talks, or who just want to give a TED-like talk. (Don't know TED? [...]

Think about the last presentation you attended. Do you remember any specific data presented? Having trouble? Well, what about a story the presenter told? For most of us, it is [...]

Grace under pressure... As all presenters know, it’s easier said than done. The feelings that most people have before presenting, whether described as butterflies in your stomach or pure panic, [...]

All presenters get nervous, but some know how to manage their emotions and perform through the fear. The real question is not "how can I learn to not be nervous?” [...]

If you started a new exercise routine on January 1st, statistically this is the week you give it up. Here at Point Taken, we have been working on a way [...]

With 2014 behind us and a fresh start in front of us, tis the season for adjusting our budgets, returning to the gym and re-assessing our personal and professional goals. [...]

Apple picking is one of my favorite fall traditions. We trek up the hill to the orchard with bags that start out empty, but after an hour they are so [...]