As a PowerPoint professional, I keep up with the latest versions of the software with an Office 365 subscription and by being an Office Insider. It's pretty sweet, because I get to use all kinds of cool new toys that make presentations look awesome...but only on my computer. Here's how I got … [Read more...] about How to fake PowerPoint’s Morph transition
How to create a fun PowerPoint game
PowerPoint is often viewed as an instrument of destruction. True, in the hands of an uncaring person a PowerPoint presentation can ruin any idea. However, I recently came across the use of PowerPoint as a force for good that I'd like to share with you. Not only did the presenter use PowerPoint in an … [Read more...] about How to create a fun PowerPoint game
Nobody likes busywork and pointless tasks
Have you ever been assigned a task only to find out afterwards that there was no point to completing it? If you're a marketer or public speaker, you have to avoid the temptation to give your audience busywork disguised as something they need to do. Because when they find out what you've done, … [Read more...] about Nobody likes busywork and pointless tasks
A great presentation is more than just pretty slides
It can be daunting to create a presentation from scratch. Many people start by designing a set of great-looking slides, then developing a script to match. But this is the exact opposite of what you should be doing. You need to start with a strong foundation of ideas and words before you get to the … [Read more...] about A great presentation is more than just pretty slides
The National Scout Jamboree is no place for a political rally
In my work as a presentation consultant, I always tell my clients is that they must consider the wants and needs of their audience. No matter what the goal of the presentation—whether it's to sell, persuade, inspire or teach—it's important that we tailor our speeches for each audience so that they … [Read more...] about The National Scout Jamboree is no place for a political rally
Why slide counts don’t matter
Have you ever been told that you could only have a certain number of slides in your presentation, like 3 or 5? Crazy, right? How could you possibly condense everything you want to say into just a few slides? I think the better question, though, is "Why should you have to?" Why people limit slide … [Read more...] about Why slide counts don’t matter
Become a PowerPoint ninja with the Alt key
Think about how many times you hit Ctrl+C for Copy, Ctrl+P for Print, etc. and you'll understand how keyboard shortcuts speed up your workflow. Well, it's time to move past the Control key and graduate to the Alt key. It's a feature, not a bug Have you ever been typing in PowerPoint and suddenly … [Read more...] about Become a PowerPoint ninja with the Alt key
Never assume things about your audience
When you're speaking to a group of enthusiasts, it's easy to assume that your audience already knows certain things. That's a mistake. A great presentation Last weekend, I went to a presentation about floral design. This is a skill I don't think too much about...that is until I bring a bouquet … [Read more...] about Never assume things about your audience