The Presentation Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Alternatives to PowerPoint Sep 19, 2017

Show notes

Episode #38

To "PowerPoint" is a verb in both corporate and education circles, which speaks to the dominance of Microsoft PowerPoint in the presentation industry - and that is not a bad thing as Microsoft continues to evolve the software. But there are other options in use, all with high points and advantages. Troy, Sandy and Nolan spend this episode reviewing the ones they know are out there and use for projects.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/38

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

Project Action List To Do BEFORE Opening PowerPoint Sep 05, 2017

Show notes

Episode #37

Before the presentation design begins, presentation designers have questions and information they gather to assure the design meets the needs. Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk through their pre-project checklists and find all designers have a lot in common!

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/37

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

Do You Know About the Presentation Guild?! Aug 14, 2017

Show notes

Episode 36

Join Troy, Sandy and Echo as they talk about the Presentation Guild; its history, offerings, and special side conversation about how the Presentation Summit started as well as how the Presentation Guild and Presentation Summit are very separate entities.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/36

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

Software Productivity Tips, Hacks and Apps For The Busy Designer Jul 30, 2017

Show notes

Episode #35

Everyone has cool tips, apps and ways of doing things. It is part of what makes an experienced designer experienced. Join Troy, Sandy and Nolan as they have fun talking about what apps, hacks and cool tips they use as part of their daily routine.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/35

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

Yes, PowerPoint Frustrates Us Jul 18, 2017

Show notes

Episode #34

First, Nolan makes a big announcement! Then, Troy, Sandy and Nolan discuss "Frustration: [fra'-str-ay-shun], the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something." That is the official definition of Frustration, and it definitely describes the feelings presentation designers experience, often on a daily basis, when working in PowerPoint. Yes, even our favorite presentation software frustrates us, and this afternoon Troy, Nolan and Sandy are just venting a little.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/34

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

Just Talking About Animation Jul 04, 2017

Show notes

Episode #33

Join Troy, Sandy and Nolan for a conversation about PowerPoint animation; likes, dislikes, uses, wishes, tips & tricks to adding animation to presentation projects.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast /33

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

How to be a Good Design Client Jun 20, 2017

Show notes

Episode #31 - Being a good client to your designer has many benefits. Because design projects are not all about the client. They are also not all about the designer. Design projects to be successful require both client and designer interaction to create the final deliverable. A successful project requires both the client and designer to create the final deliverable. Today's conversation is about an often unspoken topic that hopefully designers, and design clients, find valuable.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/32

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

What Makes a Real PowerPoint Template Real Jun 06, 2017

Show notes

Episode #31: PowerPoint templates are a real thing, not a collection of slides. A real template is an aide to everyone by establishing styling options, consistency parameters, and presets to make design time faster. Troy, Nolan, Sandy have an in-depth conversation about what makes a template a template, with plenty of tips and best practices, and why a real template has tremendous value.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/31

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

Windows 10 Fluent Design and The Future Of Presentation Design May 16, 2017

Show notes

Episode #30: Windows 10 Fluent Design and The Future Of Presentation Design

Microsoft has just started releasing its next update to the Windows Operating System, called "The Creators Update". Looking at the details available, the new aesthetic styling system, labelled "The Fluent Design System" has some exciting ideas that will hopefully carry over into the presentation design world. It is called the "Microsoft" Fluent Design System, which implies it will not be limited to the Operating System, but the new styling and aesthetics will carry over into every app and feature.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/30

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

What Else Do You Use PowerPoint For? May 02, 2017

Show notes

Episode #29 - PowerPoint is an amazingly versatile application. The core focus of the application is on presentation slides, but it is used for so much more, so Troy, Nolan, and Sandy are sharing their top 10 things uses PowerPoint for - outside of presentation slides.

Full Episode Show Notes

http://thepresentationpodcast.com/podcast/29

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