
The Presentation Podcast
The Presentation Podcast is conversations from inside design studios about presentation design, tools, tips and running a presentation agency.
Latest episodes

Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 23min
Talking with the Eyeful Presentations Team about the Eyeful Insights Report on Hybrid Presentations!
Episode #143, Eyeful Presentations, based in the UK, recently released a new presentation industry report, “The NEW New Normal – Hybrid Presentations.” The report is available for free and I highly recommend everyone that presents, or works with presenters, take a few minutes to read through the insights on our new normal . This episode of The Presentation Podcast, Troy Chollar has opportunity to talk with Simon, Jack and Alex from Eyeful Presentations about their report and hear some additional insights into the topic of hybrid presentations. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/143 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

Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 7min
The Internal vs Independent Designer Mindset
Episode #142. Internal vs. Independent Designers is our conversation, with special guest Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services, about the mindset of how each designer approaches the task of visual design for presentations. How each reacts to client requests for the presentation, the design, or the template. This is a great conversation full of takeaways every presentation designer can use. Join us! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/e142 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

Jan 4, 2022 • 1h 8min
2022 Presentation Predictions
Episode #141, 2022 has just begun, and the very first week of the new year, Troy, Nolan and Sandy are sharing 5 predictions (each) of what they see as trends in the presentation industry for 2022. All based on their client requests, what's happening in the presentation world, and hunch's (eg. this is not scientific, survey results or anything measurable!). Listen in for a fun conversation about (possible) trends in the presentation industry for 2022. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/e141 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

Dec 21, 2021 • 45min
2021's Top 10's
Episode #140, We are saying goodbye to 2021 and each of us compiled our own Top 10 of 2021 lists. What made the list? PowerPoint features, a client, a specific project, an add-in, a trip - book - or presentation? We are glad you have us on your podcast list and excited to hear what the others have on their 2021 top 10 list! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/e140/ 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

Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 3min
So, Microsoft Office has a Visual Refresh, Do We Like It?
Episode #139 - Every updated install of Microsoft Office has new visual refresh. The Visual Refresh is not new features, but a new look to all of our Office apps; PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word, etc. Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk about what they see in the refreshed interface, things we like and the things we are not excited about. So, let's have a conversation about the Microsoft Office Visual Refresh! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/e139 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

Nov 16, 2021 • 1h 8min
Presentation Women Talk Business
Episode #138 - Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services takes control of The Presentation Podcast with Sandra Johnson for an amazing conversation about the presentation industry from the women's perspective. Join Lori Chollar, Sandra Johnson, Jude Barak, Wendy Gates-Corbett and Yulia Barnakova for a conversation they recorded at the Presentation Summit! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/#138 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

Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 7min
Talking with the PowerPoint Add-in Gurus
Episode #137 - Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk about what's new and happening in the Presentation industry and their design studies. Then the conversation is turned over to special guests Steve Rindsberg of PPTools and Jamie Garroch of BrightSlide for a fantastic time talking about PowerPoint add-ins with Troy Chollar. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/e137 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

Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 3min
Building PowerPoint Templates v2 with Julie Terberg and Echo Swinford
Episode #136, Building PowerPoint Templates v2 is the resource every PowerPoint designer needs to have the most in-depth and practical how-to information for creating PowerPoint templates. The original release, which sold out, debuted in 2012 and now available is the follow up, v2. Troy, Nolan and Sandy had the opportunity to talk with the authors, Julie Terberg and Echo Swinford about the new book, where everyone can get it, and why now is the timing for the release. Join us for a great PowerPoint conversation! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/e136 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

Oct 5, 2021 • 51min
Live From the 2021 Presentation Summit!
Episode #135, At the 2021 Presentation Summit held in Clearwater, Florida The Presentation Podcast gathered the 9 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs for this episode! Join us for a conversation about the conference, PowerPoint, Florida and everything else! Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/2021/e135 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

Sep 21, 2021 • 1h 6min
How We Create Presentations for Ourselves
Episode #134 - What do presentation designers do when they need to create a presentation for themselves? Do we follow our own best practices, or do we take shortcuts? We are joined by Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services and as a group we to explore that question - and there are terrific tips and ah-ha moments for everyone during this episode! Full Episode Show Notes http://thepresentationpodcast.com/e134 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