The Presentation Podcast

In episode 245 of The Presentation Podcast, Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services give us access to their team's design process by pulling back the curtain of a completed partnership pitch deck project. This project got them thinking about how we all approach presentation design. Everything starts before a single slide is designed with understanding and defining the purpose and type of presentation this is, which then influences the visual design and on-slide messaging. Their candid conversation is a great listen full of strategies and ideas for crafting visually rich, purpose-driven presentations. Listen now! Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e245 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

In Episode 244 of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan use a real client slide as a case study to discuss when bullet points hurt rather than help a slide. Join the conversation as they explore how unnecessary bullets clutter slides, disrupt narrative flow, and actually reduce audience retention. Get into design alternatives, and if bullet points are needed in numbered lists, icon layouts, diagrams, timelines and visual hierarchies.   Oh, and they also catch up on recent travels and share industry news! That part of the discussion includes Microsoft's new AI image tool, practical travel tips on Global Entry, a new podcast tracking site... and plant pest control!   Listen at The Presentation Podcast website, or just click play and listen now!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e244   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

In episode 243 of the Presentation Podcast, Troy Chollar of TLC Creative Services, has a conversation with certified speaking professional John Chen. They discuss the immense amount of unseen effort behind every presentation. The conversation focuses on John's eight-minute keynote at a Canadian Association of Professional Speakers event, and the 100+ hours of preparation, collaboration with coaches, technical stagecraft, that preceded the actual presentation delivery.   Listen in to hear about the challenges of crafting concise, impactful presentations, the value of rehearsal, and innovative techniques as both an in-person and remote presenter. In this high energy conversation, John shares many personal stories and expert insights, and we get to feel John's dedication and artistry for professional presenting. Listen now!   Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e243 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

In episode 241 of the Presentation Podcast we talk with Lori Chollar, CEO of TLC Creative Services, Inc. We get a behind-the-scenes look at Lori's experience presenting at CreativePro's Presentation Design Conference.   Lori shares insights into the process of being asked to present, preparing her session content, and the conference experience. On the presentation side, we talk about the technical and creative challenges, workflow tips, and the evolution of presentation technology as related to creating ultrawide presentations to fill the amazing LED wall configurations at events. Listen in to gain valuable perspectives on both the art and logistics of modern presentation design!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e241   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #240 - In this latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, our hosts, Troy Chollar of TLC Creative, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haimes are joined by Boris Hristov, founder of the Present to Succeed conference.   Listen in as they discuss the unique dual-location format for 2026 (taking place in both London and Sofia!). Boris shares insights on speaker selection, branding, and their high production values for the conference. Plus tips for using AI and design tools in presentations. And, bonus! Listeners will receive a 20% discount code for tickets, so be sure to get The Presentation Podcast listener promo code!   Listen now!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e240   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

In episode 239 of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan share a behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives as professional presentation designers. They talk about how a good amount of their work happens outside PowerPoint, from project management, client communication, travel logistics, and their go-to tech tools for not only presentation design, but running a design agency. Join our conversation for a closer look at the complexity and creativity involved in daily activities of presentation design   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e239   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #238 - The latest episode of The Presentation Podcast brings together hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan with special guest John Polk—author, workshop leader, and consultant—to discuss his new book, Presentation Pitfalls: Ten Traps Business Professionals Fall Into and How to Avoid Them, which he co-authored with Justin Hunsaker. This episode is a goldmine for anyone who wants to elevate their business presentations, offering deep insights into the most common mistakes professionals make and, more importantly, how to avoid them. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2026/e238 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #236, Hey there, your friendly host with Holiday Cheer from The Presentation Podcast! As we wrap up another fantastic year, I wanted to share some highlights from our latest episode, "The Ultimate Holiday Mashup: Snow, Gadgets, PPT Add-ins, Books and Wish Lists!" This festive episode is packed with tech recommendations, book suggestions, and some heartfelt reflections from myself and amazing co-hosts, Nolan and Sandy. Listen now!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e236   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #234, Drawing from years of experience, this episode has 25 things NOT to do in PowerPoint. Design things, template setup things, presenting things. This is literally decades of experience - and frustration - as Troy, Nolan and Sandy break down 25 common PowerPoint pitfalls with their top tips, expert recommendations and actionable advice to help everyone avoid these all-too-common PowerPoint mistakes. Listen now! Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e235 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #234 - This latest episode of The Presentation Podcast is hosted by Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services! They offer expert insights into PowerPoint templates. Clarify what defines a true template (versus a set of slides), discuss the technical and design elements that ensure consistency and branding during a presentation, and highlight common pitfalls and misconceptions. Their conversation covers best practices for template development and the importance of behind-the-scenes formatting preset. Join the conversation for advice on the value of fully featured PowerPoint templates, and how help create polished, consistent, and effective presentations! Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e234 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

In episode 233 of The Presentation Podcast the hosts talk about deploying PowerPoint templates across an organization can be a nightmare. They are joined by guests Jamie Garroch and Hannah Harper of BrightCarbon to discuss "Brandin" - a PowerPoint add-in that centralizes templates, assets, and brand resources for easy access and management in a seamless interface all within PowerPoint. Jamie and Hannah explain how Brandin streamlines template distribution, enhances brand consistency, and empowers agencies, designers and corporate users to access PowerPoint templates and assets to create on-brand presentations efficiently. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e233 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #232; It is October, and Halloween, and scary things happen. For The Presentation Podcast, it is a perfect time to gather a group of presentation design experts and hear presentation stories that are funny, terrifying, or something that quote, "should not be done in PowerPoint". Join Troy and Lori of TLC Creative Services as they talk with a group of our presentation colleagues. You get to hear amazing presentation stories that make us groan, shudder, or burst out laughing! Click play to the Halloween haunts now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e232 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #231, I am excited to dive into the evolving world of AI with David Fortin on our latest episode! Yes, overall we are in an awkward phase of AI adoption. David and I focus primarily on how Microsoft Copilot is reshaping the landscape of workflows with so many elements now able to be connected; Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams meetings and file. We also talk about creating better AI prompts and the exciting future of Copilot's memory and persona features. Catch these insights and more in this episode! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e231 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #230 - In this latest episode, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan are joined by Rick Altman, director of The Presentation Summit. They discuss the upcoming Summit (October 19th-22nd 2025), its array of guest speakers and engaging sessions. Rick shares behind-the-scenes insights and announces a special $75 registration discount, exclusively for The Presentation Podcast listeners. Listeners can find more details and show notes on The Presentation Podcast website!   Listen now!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e230   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #229, In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Nolan Haims, and Sandy Johnson explore where to learn PowerPoint and slide design. They discuss a wide range of resources, including online tutorials, webinars, training programs, professional organizations, books, webinars, conferences and communities. The overall takeaway, the importance of hands-on experience. The hosts also highlight key industry experts, and provide a robust list of options for mastering both the technical and creative aspects of presentation design. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e229 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #228, In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, the hosts are joined by Bethany Auck, founder of SlideRabbit, for a candid and insightful conversation. The group reflect on the past decade of transformation in presentation design. They also talk with Bethany about the journey of building SlideRabbit and its recent acquisition and transition to new ownership. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e228 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #227 - In this episode of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims chat with guest Jody Wissing – a truly energetic and creative presentation designer! They talk about how everyday experiences, travel, and even advertising inspire presentation design and storytelling. Jody shares her tips for simplifying slides, engaging audiences, and using AI as a creative tool. Plus the importance of tailoring content to the audience, the value of storytelling (even in "boring" business topics) and how inspiration truly is everywhere! Join us and listen now. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e227 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #226, In this episode of "The Presentation Podcast," the hosts, plus guests Julie Terberg and Lori Chollar, dive into the art of typography in PowerPoint slide design. We discuss the differences between fonts and typography, share practical tips for font pairing, and address PowerPoint's limitations compared to professional design software. We also explore sources of design inspiration, have advice on spacing and alignment, and recommend resources for improving typographic skills.   Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e226 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #225. This episode of The Presentation Podcast dives deep into the role of typography in PowerPoint presentations. The hosts discuss font selection, line and paragraph spacing, alignment, visual hierarchy and more. Plenty of practical tips and frustrations of typography formatting within PowerPoint are shared, along with comparing PowerPoint's features to other advanced design and desktop publishing tools. Solutions to common text formatting challenges in PowerPoint are also a big part of the conversation…because effective typography is essential for clear, professional, and engaging presentations. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e255 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #224, In Season 10, Episode 224 of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar (TLC Creative Services), Sandy Johnson (Presentation Wiz), and Nolan Haims (Nolan Haims Creative) take a deep dive into customizing PowerPoint. Their discussion is a goldmine for anyone looking to streamline their PowerPoint workflow, leverage hidden settings and features, and create more in less time. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e224 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #223- Ever wondered how those stunning ultra-wide presentations you see at big corporate events, concerts and trade shows come to life? In the latest episode Troy Chollar is joined by Lori Chollar for an all TLC Creative Services conversation. And the topic of the day? Ultra-wide presentations! These presentations are becoming increasingly common, as more events use LED walls along with multi-projector setups, the opportunity to use PowerPoint for content that is beyond 16:9 grows. Troy and Lori share their biggest insights when it comes to creating these kinds of templates and presentations, with many tips for setup and design in this unique presentation format! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e223 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month 

Episode #222 - In the latest episode of "The Presentation Podcast," hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haimes sit down with Sheila B. Robinson, a seasoned expert in teaching and learning. The conversation is about the ins and outs of e-learning, self-paced learning, course creation, and where PowerPoint fits into everything. Sheila's extensive background in professional development has many invaluable insights into effective teaching strategies, audience engagement, and the challenges of course creation. Definitely a great conversation to listen to now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e222 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #221, This episode of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims, along with guests David Blatner and Chris Converse, delve into the evolving landscape of design tools, the significance of community and collaboration in the design process. It is a lively discussion about the evolving capabilities of PowerPoint, and how it can be a serious contender in the design world! Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e221 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #220 - In the latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, Troy and Nolan delve into everything PowerPoint and vector. What does PowerPoint consider a vector graphic? What types of vector files does PowerPoint recognize? What are PowerPoint limitations with vector graphics? This episode is a treasure trove of insights, practical tips, and expert advice on leveraging vector graphics, particularly .SVGs, for great presentation design. Have a listen to see where the conversation goes!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e220   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month  

Episode #219 - In this episode, our hosts engage in a lively and fun conversation about Canva, particularly its presentation features, with special guest Dani Watkins, an official "Canvassador"! This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to at Canva for their presentation design. Plus, did you know Canva now offers offline capabilities for presentations? We didn't either, but Dani gets us up to speed with Canva Presentation's latest offerings. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e219  Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]                  Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq  New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #218 - Data visualization is an essential skill in today's data-driven world. It transforms raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, and maps, making complex information understandable and engaging. In this podcast episode, Troy, Sandy and Nolan talk with Ann K. Emery of Depict Data Studio about the nuances of data visualization tools and best practices - especially for presentations. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e218 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #217 - In the latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, our three seasoned presentation designers: Troy Chollar from TLC Creative Services, Sandy Johnson from Presentation Wiz, and Nolan Haims from Nolan Haims Creative discuss PowerPoint templates from the perspective of evaluating client provided files - and the state of the template provided. A conversation with a wealth of knowledge on PowerPoint templates - listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e217 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

In the latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, Troy, Sandy, Nolan, and Lori delve into the evolving role of animation in presentation design - particularly within PowerPoint. They explore how storytelling animation is becoming a significant trend in many aspects of graphic design and discuss how animation can be effectively incorporated into presentations to support the message. From organic movements to AI integration, see how smart animation choices can transform your storytelling.   Listen now!

Episode 215 of The Presentation Podcast has the hosts, Troy Chollar, Nolan Haims, Sandra Johnson, and Lori Chollar delve into the financial side of running a presentation design business. This episode is a treasure trove of insights on managing finances, from invoicing and insurance to business structure and studio operations. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e215 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #214, Our three industry experts — Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, Nolan Haims — have a lively discussion about the future of presentation design in 2025. Each offering 2.5 presentation design predictions for this year, ranging from the impact of AI to the importance of accessibility and emerging design trends. Join the conversation! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e214                    Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]                                 Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq

Episode #213 - Welcome to a special episode of the Presentation Podcast, aptly titled "A Journey Through Time: Pro & Tech Tips Only". In this episode, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan take a journey through their favorite Pro and Tech Tips from past episodes. They share their curated list of apps, presentation formatting tips, and gadgets that have been game-changers for them, and listener favorites. Listen now!   Full Episode Show Noteshttps://thepresentationpodcast.com/2025/e213   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts?Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #212, The final podcast episode of 2024, #212, releases today with Troy, Nolan and Sandy recounting their 12 most memorable presentation highlights of 2024. Join the conversation now! Full Episode Show Noteshttps://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e212 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts?Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks!http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #211 - In this episode, we welcome business professor and author Todd Cherches to discuss visual design and its impact on leadership management. We continuously say that no one has a direct path into presentation, and Todd shares his career journey from advertising and television to academia that shaped his teachings on the power of visual thinking and communication in leadership. And no presentation conversation would be complete without a chat about the challenges of virtual presentations, the importance of tailoring communication to different audiences, and practical tips for creating impactful presentations. This is a great presentation conversation to not miss! Full Episode Show Noteshttps://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e211 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts?Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks!http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #210, In this podcast episode, Troy, Nolan, Sandy, and guest Stephy Hogan delve into the intricacies of where familiar Adobe tools are in PowerPoint. Stephy's new book, "The Reluctant Designer's Field Guide to PowerPoint" is now available, and is an amazing resource for both Adobe designers working in PowerPoint, and PowerPoint designers moving to Adobe Creative Suite apps. This episode is a treasure trove of insights and tips, listen now!  Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e210 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #209 - The 2024 Presentation Summit, held at the picturesque Zachary Dunes Resort in Central California, brought together a vibrant community of PowerPoint presentation professionals - including 13 (of the 39) Microsoft awarded MVPs for PowerPoint. This episode captures the essence of the Presentation Summit conference and showcases the camaraderie, expertise, and innovative insights of the PowerPoint MVPs! Join the conversation through your favorite podcast app, or at the episode 209 webpage that includes the shownotes, links to pro-and-tech-tips, and photos of the Presentation Summit!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Our latest guest, Mike Power, revealed how a simple challenge at his first job led to the creation of NXPowerlite, a tool that compresses images within PowerPoint without sacrificing quality. This innovative solution has now become an industry standard, helping countless presentations be optimized! The dev team then followed with SlideWise, our #1 go to tool to audit and fix PowerPoint files. Full show notes available at The Presentation Podcast website. Join this conversation now!

Episode #207, In this episode of the Presentation Podcast, Troy, Nolan and Sandy spend some time with Mike Parkinson, a graphic designer, prolific conference speaker, and the person behind the Build-A-Graphic PowerPoint add-in. We talk about the evolving landscape of presentation design, particularly the role AI tools now play. Mike shares his "3 AI truths", emphasizing that AI tools enhance productivity and creativity, not threatening jobs. We also cover the importance of understanding the audience, effective storytelling, and common presentation mistakes. Listen to the conversation now! Full Episode Show Noteshttps://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e207 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts?Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #206 - The 2024 edition of the annual Presentation Summit conference is being labelled, "The Last Hurrah." Join Troy, Nolan, and Sandy for a conversation with Rick about this year's Presentation Summit, and hear insights into what attendees can look forward to ̶ at "The Last Hurrah"! Full Episode Show Noteshttps://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e206 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts?Email us at: [email protected] Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #205: If you use PowerPoint, having a base understanding of font file types and options is important. A new whitepaper by Microsoft MVP for PowerPoint Julie Terberg, titled "Choosing fonts for PowerPoint templates" is a (free!) great resource. Displaying letters, numbers, and symbols takes layers of complex behind-the-scenes code. And if a non-Microsoft font is used, the complexity becomes more complex - and if the non-Microsoft fonts are not available on that computer, or not recognized on that computer, the slide design can go to $#@!. On this episode Troy, Nolan, and Sandy enjoy time conversing with Julie Terberg about fonts in PowerPoint presentations.   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e205   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #204 - Carmen Simon, the Cognitive neuroscientist behind the amazing 2016 book Impossible to Ignore now introduces a seismic shift to presentation slide design planning and execution with her latest book, Made You Look. Based on her extensive research on how people retain presented information, this is a textbook worth internalizing if you present or design slides. Inspirationally designed and rich in content, readers will rethink how they approach presentation flow and content design. On this episode, Troy, Nolan, and Sandy have a great time talking with Dr. Simon about how to make presentations memorable!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e204   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #203. The business side of presentation design is hard. Setting up processes and workflows is also hard, but they minimize the business side time needs and maximizes the design side time. Troy and Lori of TLC Creative Services, Inc. share a behind-the-scenes look at the project management system in place and the multiyear evolution to get it to where it is now.   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e203   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #202, Join us on a journey through the cutting-edge world of AI assistants and tools as we explore Microsoft 365 Copilot. Imagine having a personal assistant that not only understands your needs but also anticipates them, seamlessly integrated into PowerPoint to create and edit presentations, elevating your productivity to new heights. In this episode, Troy and Nolan chat with the wonderful Yulia Barnakova, a thought leader in the realm of AI tools and presentation work. Don't miss this fascinating conversation that delves into the heart of Copilot as part of our daily workflows. This presentation industry conversation is just a play button away!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e202   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #201, Can AI generated art be copyrighted? Can AI generated art be used in client presentations? Troy, Nolan and Sandy spend this episode going through the many online articles they amassed on the topic of the legal use highlights of AI generated content. While no guidance is provided, it is a lively conversation!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e201   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #200, Do you know what started in 2016, and is celebrating its 200th episode today? The Presentation Podcast! At 2 episodes per month, 24 conversations per year, and a predictable episode #200 in year 9. That's what this conversation is all about, celebration, fun conversation - and 50 special guests!!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e200   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #199, Visual Design vs. The Storytelling Message   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e199   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #198, Troy, Sandy and Nolan have been talking about the difference between "design" and "production" in presentation work. Join the conversation as they unpack the concept of slide production vs. slide design, titles used within presentation design and much more.   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e198   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #197, Troy, Nolan and Sandy have some time with Jamie Garroch of BrightCarbon to talk about the PowerPoint Brightslide addin's features, new additions and other coding projects he and his team are working on. Plus his upcoming sabbatical plans to adventure through many U.S. states in his custom Minion yellow car and trailer.   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e197   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Episode #196, Join Troy, Nolan and Sandy for a conversation with Rolly Seth, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Designer, about AI, copilot and storytelling. Rolly previously as on the PowerPoint team, is a thought leader and all around brilliant thinker when it comes to the intersection of technology and creativity. Click here for the conversation!   Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e196   Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected]   Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq   New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month