How to make presentations simple? Minimalism in business communication

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication – Leonardo da Vinci is said to have once stated or written. Although there is no evidence that he actually expressed this thought, the wisdom it contains is worthy of the Renaissance master himself. Steve Jobs referred to this idea when designing his products and …

Storytelling: How to Collect Stories to your Communication Toolbox?

The more stories we have in our collection, the greater our ability to influence others during presentations. It’s a well-known fact that collecting such stories is worthwhile. The question is: how can we effectively do this to build a truly large and valuable collection of stories? In our lives—both professional …

Excerpt from Piotr Garlej’s Presentation at Present to Succeed 2024

In June, I had the pleasure of speaking at the world’s largest conference dedicated to presentation skills. Let’s be honest—the stakes were high. The lineup of speakers consisted of seasoned pros, all veterans in the art of presenting. Facing an audience of 900 people—it was a challenge. To make things …

What is antithesis? A rhetorical device for Emphasizing Two Opposing worlds

White or black? Up or down? Left or right? Juxtaposing opposites is an incredibly effective tool in communication. This tool sharpens issues, making them clearer, more distinct, and more understandable. Simultaneously, it adds emotion to our presentations or speeches. In rhetoric, this tool has a name: antithesis. Antithesis is a …

Present to Succeed 2024: My Perspective and Summary of the Largest Presentation Skills Conference in the World

On June 14, 2024, I took the stage at the largest conference dedicated to presentation skills, Present to Succeed. This conference has been held for four years in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. What did I talk about? The topic of my presentation was “What Can We Learn from Google …