Public Speaking

If the work is good why does it need a story?

I thought we do science here, not fiction or romance

Jul 21 • Claus Wilke

“Tell a story” is not helpful advice

If people knew how to tell a story they wouldn't need the advice in the first place

Jul 6 • Claus Wilke

Slides that present themselves: The assertion–evidence approach

A simple design framework that will massively improve your slides and your public speaking

Aug 15, 2025 • Claus Wilke

Read out all of the text on your slides

I have a simple rule for better public speaking: If you’re using slides that contain text, you must read it out, word-for-word.

Jul 20, 2025 • Claus Wilke

Practice the presentation speedrun

Supercharge your public speaking

Jul 5, 2025 • Claus Wilke

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