The Presentation Podcast

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.

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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.

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Episode #225. This episode of The Presentation Podcast dives deep into the role of typography in PowerPoint presentations. The hosts discuss font selection, line and paragraph spacing, alignment, visual hierarchy and more. Plenty of practical tips and frustrations of typography formatting within PowerPoint are shared, along with comparing PowerPoint's features to other advanced design and desktop publishing tools. Solutions to common text formatting challenges in PowerPoint are also a big part of the conversation…because effective typography is essential for clear, professional, and engaging presentations.

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Episode #224, In Season 10, Episode 224 of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar (TLC Creative Services), Sandy Johnson (Presentation Wiz), and Nolan Haims (Nolan Haims Creative) take a deep dive into customizing PowerPoint. Their discussion is a goldmine for anyone looking to streamline their PowerPoint workflow, leverage hidden settings and features, and create more in less time. Listen now!

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Episode #223- Ever wondered how those stunning ultra-wide presentations you see at big corporate events, concerts and trade shows come to life? In the latest episode Troy Chollar is joined by Lori Chollar for an all TLC Creative Services conversation. And the topic of the day? Ultra-wide presentations! These presentations are becoming increasingly common, as more events use LED walls along with multi-projector setups, the opportunity to use PowerPoint for content that is beyond 16:9 grows. Troy and Lori share their biggest insights when it comes to creating these kinds of templates and presentations, with many tips for setup and design in this unique presentation format!

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Episode #222 - In the latest episode of "The Presentation Podcast," hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haimes sit down with Sheila B. Robinson, a seasoned expert in teaching and learning. The conversation is about the ins and outs of e-learning, self-paced learning, course creation, and where PowerPoint fits into everything. Sheila's extensive background in professional development has many invaluable insights into effective teaching strategies, audience engagement, and the challenges of course creation. Definitely a great conversation to listen to now!

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Episode #221, This episode of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims, along with guests David Blatner and Chris Converse, delve into the evolving landscape of design tools, the significance of community and collaboration in the design process. It is a lively discussion about the evolving capabilities of PowerPoint, and how it can be a serious contender in the design world! Listen now!

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Episode #220 - In the latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, Troy and Nolan delve into everything PowerPoint and vector. What does PowerPoint consider a vector graphic? What types of vector files does PowerPoint recognize? What are PowerPoint limitations with vector graphics? This episode is a treasure trove of insights, practical tips, and expert advice on leveraging vector graphics, particularly .SVGs, for great presentation design. Have a listen to see where the conversation goes!

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Episode #219 - In this episode, our hosts engage in a lively and fun conversation about Canva, particularly its presentation features, with special guest Dani Watkins, an official "Canvassador"! This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to at Canva for their presentation design. Plus, did you know Canva now offers offline capabilities for presentations? We didn't either, but Dani gets us up to speed with Canva Presentation's latest offerings. Listen now!

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Episode #218 - Data visualization is an essential skill in today's data-driven world. It transforms raw data into visual formats like charts, graphs, and maps, making complex information understandable and engaging. In this podcast episode, Troy, Sandy and Nolan talk with Ann K. Emery of Depict Data Studio about the nuances of data visualization tools and best practices - especially for presentations. Listen now!

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