Podcast

Show Notes – Episode #257 AI may dominate the technology conversation, but many of the improvements that matter most to PowerPoint users happen one small workflow at a time. In this episode, Microsoft’s Vice President and General Manager of the PowerPoint Product Group, Derek Johnson, joins Troy Chollar, Sandra Johnson, and Nolan [...]

Show Notes – Episode #256 In episode 256, Troy Chollar of TLC Creative Services explores Microsoft's new PowerPoint Interactive Slides feature and evaluates its practical value for presentation professionals, asking the question, "Are PowerPoint's Interactive Slides Right for You?" The conversation highlights how Interactive Slides can create engaging dashboards, simulations, and exploratory [...]

Show Notes – Episode #255 Presentation designers are responsible to turn complex data into executive-ready stories, manage templates and content libraries, create motion graphics and video, and help organizations maintain visual consistency across thousands of presentations. Or assure the content aligns and is consistent across all slides. The range and number of [...]

Show Notes – Episode #254 (Part B) Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. AI is a practical, transformative force in business workflows, AND, for the world of presentation design, AI has become part of our workflows. Troy Chollar (TLC Creative Services) and Nolan Haims (Nolan Haims Creative) share their firsthand [...]

Show Notes – Episode #254, Part A Short episode with a welcome from Troy Chollar of TLC Creative Services and a note that next week, August 22, will be the real episode. Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: [email protected] Thanks for joining us!

Show Notes – Episode #253 Episode 253 welcomes Presentation Summit founder Rick Altman to chat with hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims about the upcoming 2026 Presentation Summit. Celebrating its 24th year, the Summit remains the gold standard for presentation training and networking. It is a fully virtual event, globally [...]

Show Notes – Episode #252 It's the midpoint of 2026, the world of presentations is experiencing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. In this episode we are joined by presentation experts who share their real-world experiences, frustrations, and triumphs with AI-powered tools for their PowerPoint workflows. Across [...]

Show Notes – Episode #251 Let's face it: the future of presentation design is undergoing a seismic shift, and is going to involve AI. In episode 251 of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services pull back the curtain on how they see AI. They talk [...]

Show Notes – Episode #250 Episode 250 of the Presentation Podcast brings together industry experts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, Nolan Hames for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workflow of professional presentation design. Drawing from a real-world case study Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services talks about [...]

Show Notes – Episode #249 In this podcast episode, Troy, Nolan, and Sandy explore how AI is reshaping presentation design today. The conversation revolves around the two key spaces where AI operates: thinking (e.g. outlining, structuring) and design (e.g. visuals, layouts). While AI enhances efficiency, they also agree AI is not set [...]