Presenting to colleagues, clients and investors. By Jack Downton

Who do you think is a particularly influential speaker – Tony Blair or Bill Clinton, perhaps Barack Obama, Warren Buffett or maybe Richard Branson?

Charismatic, clear, succinct and influential speakers – yet people who are not renowned for their use of PowerPoint! So why do accountants use it as though they are being paid by the slide?

I have coached hundreds of partners and directors, and many high-flying managers and associates at accountancy and other professional firms.