Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

📺 PowerPoint Presentation Design with Oreet Kaufman: Avoid Mistakes & Make Slides That Wow

May 23, 2025

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PowerPoint presentation design is more than just picking a template—it’s a strategy. In this episode, design expert Oreet Kaufman shares how to turn cluttered, outdated slides into clear, compelling communication tools that connect with your audience.

If you’re overwhelmed by slides full of text, unclear public speaking visuals, or feel your deck just "doesn’t work"—this episode is your blueprint. Oreet introduces the concept of word dieting to help simplify your messaging, breaks down the biggest PowerPoint mistakes, and shares practical slide design tips to help your audience actually remember what you present.

Whether you're crafting corporate presentations, pitching to stakeholders, or speaking at a virtual event, this episode delivers insight and clarity. Oreet’s 20+ years of experience in training and sales make her a powerful resource for professionals who want to be more persuasive and effective.

🎙️ Topics Covered:

How visual storytelling enhances credibility
Secrets to making your deck memorable in 3–5 seconds
The difference between designing for Zoom vs. in-person
When to hand out data vs. showing it on slides
Why PowerPoint presentation design is a marketing skill

✅ Designed for: coaches, corporate leaders, keynote speakers, and anyone who wants their presentation to influence, engage, and convert.

00:00 – Introduction to Oreet Kaufman

01:15 – Why PowerPoint slides still look like they’re from the ‘90s

02:30 – What is "Word Dieting"?

04:05 – Common PowerPoint mistakes professionals make

06:10 – Tips for slide design in Zoom presentations

08:00 – When to use handouts instead of showing data

09:25 – Designing for visual storytelling

11:10 – What makes Oreet’s approach unique

13:00 – AI tools in presentation design: help or hype?

14:25 – How to work with Oreet & where to find her

To connect with Oreet, visit: https://www.ocdesigns.info/

To check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphd

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