The Top 5 PowerPoint Slide Makeover videos of 2010

Every two weeks I record another PowerPoint slide makeover video showing lessons presenters can learn to improve the effectiveness of the sl...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #67: When the appeal of a full-screen photo is the wrong approach

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Using Infographics on slides

A popular visual today is an infographic. What is an infographic? Based on definitions online, I would say that an infographic is a graphic ...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #66: The downside of SmartArt

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Finding high-resolution logos and research graphics for your presentation

If you have ever had to put a logo on a slide, you know some of the challenges that exist. If it is your own logo, you probably have a high...

A Black Friday/Cyber Monday Shopping List for Presenters

The frenzy of shopping known as Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the US is almost upon us. If you are a presenter or have someone on your g...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #65: Using a common denominator for comparisons

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Solve your presentation delivery problems

After you have planned your presentation and created persuasive visuals, you need to prepare to present your presentation. In today’s newsl...

Book Review: Using Resonate by Nancy Duarte to improve everyday presentations

When I agreed to review Nancy Duarte’s latest book, Resonate , I did so with the desire to find nuggets that everyday presenters could use. ...

Why I suggest you choose a boring font for your PowerPoint slides

Recently I’ve read a number of articles or online comments that exhort presenters to abandon boring fonts like Arial or Calibri. The argume...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #64: Breaking the addiction to bulletizing a single point

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Tools for working with audio or video to include in your PowerPoint presentation

The latest version of PowerPoint (PowerPoint 2010) includes built-in audio and video editing tools that make it almost like a media editing ...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #63: Presenting organizational charts

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Creating a video of your presentation from your slides and an audio recording

Today’s tip comes from some work I’ve been doing coaching a couple of professional speaking colleagues on how to create a movie of a present...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #62: Designing slides for use in signage situations

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: An alternative to using video in a web presentation

Earlier this year a professional speaking colleague called on me to help her with an upcoming webinar. It was her first significant webinar...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #61: Making multiple messages easier to understand

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: How less on your PowerPoint slides makes it easier for you to communicate your message

I was speaking with a new client recently about how they felt "free" when using the type of persuasive visuals that I suggest pres...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #60: Using animation to help audiences understand

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Deciding what data to show in your presentation

When a presenter dumps data on their audience and expects the audience to figure it all out, they are setting themselves up for disappointme...

The Corporate Approach to Presenting PowerPoint on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch

When the iPad was announced, presenters immediately thought they had a new option for doing one-on-one presentations. Instead of lugging the...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #59: Making Excel spreadsheets meaningful - Part 2

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Options for using Data from Excel on PowerPoint Slides – Part 2

In a previosu post we discussed options for pasting a summary table of results from Excel on a slide to present numerical information. Whil...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #58: Making Excel spreadsheets meaningful - Part 1

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Options for using Data from Excel on PowerPoint Slides – Part 1

Excel is commonly used to perform calculations or financial analysis. I use it frequently for these purposes, as I am sure you do. While E...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #57: Revealing infographics one portion at a time

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Using quotes effectively on your slides

You want to use a quote to illustrate your point, so you type it out on a PowerPoint slide. Like most presenters, you show the slide and im...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #56: Emphasis in a diagram image by shading out a portion

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #55: Using a table to organize information

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...

PowerPoint Tip: Break Your Addiction to Ineffective PowerPoint Presentations One Presentation at a Time - Part 2

Last time I gave the first six steps in a twelve step program for breaking the addiction that many presenters have. They have become accusto...

PowerPoint Slide Makeover #54: Using a timeline instead of a list of dates

Just a quick note to let you know that a new Slide Makeover Video Podcast based on the ideas in "The Visual Slide Revolution" is a...