The Presentation Podcast

PowerPoint disasters are avoided with 25 crucial tips from the hosts. Design issues, template traps, and presentation pitfalls are covered, ensuring a smoother experience. They recommend against using non-Microsoft viewers and caution against designing in other apps for PowerPoint use. Essential advice includes minimizing animations, being mindful of color schemes, and keeping charts editable. Accessibility tips and best practices for layout and font choices are also shared, all aimed at enhancing your presentation game.

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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month

Join David Fortin, a Chartered Professional Accountant and Microsoft MVP, as he dives into the transformative power of AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. He shares insights on how Copilot enhances workflows across Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, making daily tasks smoother. David breaks down effective prompting strategies with his GCES framework and discusses Copilot's capabilities in automating meeting prep, drafting in Word, and generating data insights in Excel. Get ready for practical tips to navigate the evolving landscape of AI!

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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com 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: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month