Rediscover Powerpoint and Create Better Presentations Faster
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Episode 61 – Rediscover Powerpoint and Create Better Presentations Faster with Fiona Walsh.
If like me you are always looking at new ways to keep your audience engaged, forever reflecting on the impact and appeal of your presentation slides then this conversation is for you!
I am joined by Powerpoint consultant trainer, Fiona Walsh, the founder of Imagine Coaching who is on a mission to help businesses present better:
In this episode Fiona Walsh and I talk about:
how she discovered a passion for training and helping others and how she got the inspiration to start her coaching business
why she still finds Microsoft Powerpoint such a fascinating tool to this day
the best way to start building your presentation and why it is essential to understand the following key elements:
Audience – Context – Purpose – Outcome
why first impressions still matter and the quick wins from alignment of images, removing bullet points and editing content out of your presentation
the difference in design style, screen size, contrast, the use of images and copy between in-person and virtual presentations
the importance of removing distractions such as too much text, annoying transitions and animations and no clipart graphics please!
how to make your life easier as a content creator and add value for your audience by using the following techniques correctly:
reusing slides and/or resetting slides, using slide master
removing background from images, resetting and aligning pictures
formatting shapes, using the eye drop tool for colours
taking full advantage of the Microsoft 365 version of Powerpoint
adding action buttons to move to different parts of your presentation
including interactive polls and quizzes for your audience
looking into the live transcription and translation on the 365 version
using screen video capture and saving your presentation as a movie
and so much more!
Tools mentioned by Fiona Walsh:
mentimeter.com for live polls, quizzes, word clouds, Q&As and more to get real-time input
polleverywhere.com for capturing powerful feedback instantly during virtual meetings, classes, events, and more.
unsplash.com and pexels.com for copyright free photography (do not forget the Powerpoint add-in)
thenounproject.com features the most diverse collection of icons and stock photos.
loom.com to record and share video messages of your screen, cam, or both.
Fiona Walsh is a Powerpoint consultant offering PowerPoint training and design service for entrepreneurs and corporate professionals. She is a Microsoft Master Instructor and can help you rediscover Powerpoint and create better presentations faster which will have the desired outcome for your audience.
Fiona launched her business Imagine Coaching in October 2019 and has been busy ever since providing group training sessions and can tailor 1-2-1 training for you using one of your presentations. Here is a short introductory message:
Please share today’s show with your community if you feel that it would be useful to them. Also, we welcome suggestions for topics and guests that would help all of us create better online content faster. Simply get in touch with me on pascal@pascalfintoni.com
