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Celebrating 200 Presentation Conversations! (Episode #200)

WE HAD A PARTY (yes, I'm excited)! I'm not kidding; Nolan and I *surprised* Troy with 50 of our past podcast guests for this celebration of our 200th episode of The Presentation Podcast. What started in 2016 as a 6-month experiment, we are now in our 9th year. Join...

2024 Predictions and 2023 Scorecard (episode #190)

Troy, Nolan, and I present our 2024 presentation industry and business predictions *and* tally our successes and fails for 2023 on The Presentation Podcast, e190. How did we do? Let us know your thoughts on what 2024 will look like....

WHAT DOES CHAT GPT SAY A PRESENTATION DESIGNER IS (EPISODE #191)

Hey presentationists! Are you ready for something exciting? Listen to Troy, Nolan, and me on The Presentation Podcast as we analyze ChatGPT's response to our question, "What skills do I need to prepare to be a professional PowerPoint presentation designer?" Join the conversation and hear...

AI, Storytelling, and Digital Air with Rolly Seth (Episode #196)

Join Troy, Nolan, and me for a conversation with Rolly Seth, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Designer, about AI, Copilot, and storytelling. A former member of the PowerPoint team, Rolly is a thought leader and all around brilliant thinker when it comes to the intersection...

Checking in with BrightSlide’s Jamie Garroch (Episode #197)

It was an absolute joy for Troy, Nolan, and me to host expert programmer and Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Jamie Garroch of BrightCarbon. Listen in as we discuss PowerPoint add-in, BrightSlide's, current features, new additions, and other coding projects he and his team are working on....

Visual Design vs. The Storytelling Message (Episode #199)

Troy, Nolan, and I continue our conversation on roles in the presentation industry. In e199, we focus on the roles of writer vs. designer and more deeply explore the role, process, and structure of writing when building presentations. Join us for a spirited conversation, and...

A Presentation Summit Wrap Up

The Presentation Podcast's final episode of the year recaps the 2023 Presentation Summit season. Nolan, Troy, and I were all on site for the October event and also joined the virtual sessions in November. Drop in to e188 as we compare notes on the Summit...

Opportunities Abound with the Presentation Guild (Episode #183)

There is a wonderful opportunity throughout the working world to identify and define the skills needed to create amazing presentations. The Presentation Guild is a global association teaming with passionate professionals dedicated to bringing that clarity to the world. In e183 of The Presentation Podcast Troy...

What People Want to Learn (Episode #184)

Are you a presenter, trainer or conference host? Wondering what makes for a great attendee experience? In e184 of The Presentation Podcast, "What People Want to Learn," Troy, Nolan, and I explore what people want to get out of training presentations and conferences. We leave aside non-educational...

Whatever happened to TED? (episode #180)

Whatever happened to TED? Technology, Entertainment, Design—TED: ideas worth spreading. TED talks provide an amazing platform for presenters. The organization has made quality presentation skills and presentation design a factor to be considered in all presentations. But has the age of the TED talk diminished? Join Troy...