PowerPoint and Presenting Stuff

Presentation Summit 2025: Conversation with Nolan Haims

    Nolan Haims has over 20 years of experience in the fields of visual communications and presentation, having created every type of presentation from Fortune 500 CEO keynotes to TED talks to multi-million dollar agency pitches.

As Vice President and Director of Presentation for Edelman, the world’s largest PR firm, he created and ran a department dedicated to raising the agency’s bar on visual communication and created winning pitches worth millions.

He trains organizations to think visually, speaks at national conferences, and is a co-host of the long-running Presentation Podcast. As one of only 40 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs in the world, he works with and advises the software development team. He runs his own visual communications consultancy in Montclair, NJ. He is the author of The Better Deck Deck.

In this conversation, Nolan talks about his participation at the upcoming Presentation Summit 2025, being held virtually from October 19 to 22, 2025.

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Tagged as: Events, Interviews, Nolan Haims, Presentation Summit

PowerPoint and Presenting News: July 29, 2025

This issue explores AI’s role in enhancing clarity and mindfulness in slide creation, introduces picture spirographs as a visual meditation, and features a thought-provoking interview with Geetesh Bajaj on storytelling trends and consultant-friendly design. Also included: downloadable Night Sky slide backgrounds, spirograph tutorials, and insights into the need for slide backgrounds in PowerPoint. Perfect for presenters, consultants, and educators looking to turn bullet points into brilliance. Explore templates, tips, and commentary on how visual design and mindful intention can transform your message.

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The Need for Slide Backgrounds in PowerPoint

Think of a PowerPoint slide as your digital stage. Sure, you could leave it bare—like performing Shakespeare in a vacant parking lot—but most folks prefer a bit of visual flair. That’s where slide backgrounds come in. They’re not just wallpaper; they’re identity badges. Just like superheroes have signature costumes (you wouldn’t mistake Batman for Superman, right?), your slide background signals who you are and what you stand for.

Explore why you need a custom slide background in PowerPoint.

Filed Under: Templates
Tagged as: Background, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Templates, Themes, Tutorials

PowerPoint and Presenting News: July 22, 2025

This edition of the newsletter explores PowerPoint’s hidden superpowers—beyond slides and into automation with VBA, likening it to a robot butler ready to learn new tricks. It also celebrates the synergy of Microsoft’s productivity suite, with Excel donning a superhero cape and Word playing trusty sidekick.

Featured highlights include:

1. VBA Code – Paste in Place: A clever snippet to position shapes precisely in PowerPoint.
2. Star Wars Style Credits Animation: A downloadable slide with cinematic scrolling text—perfect for dramatic presentations.
3. Why Did Excel Leave Other Spreadsheets in the Dust?: A fun dive into Excel’s dominance.
4. The Power of Visual Storytelling: A book spotlight on using visuals and social media to elevate your brand.
5. Office People Silhouettes: A clipart collection for adding professional flair to your slides.

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PowerPoint Trends: David Tang Interviews Geetesh Bajaj

Imagine PowerPoint as a Swiss Army knife—it’s got tools for storytelling, data wrangling, and even a dash of design dazzle. Now picture Geetesh Bajaj, who’s been sharpening that knife for over 25 years.

    Recently, David Tang from Flevy sat down with Geetesh for a chat. Their conversation? A whirlwind tour through the latest PowerPoint trends, AI-powered features, and how consultants can turn boring bullet points into boardroom brilliance.

Their discussion covered everything from Copilot (PowerPoint’s AI avatar) to underused features like Slide Zoom (a teleportation device for your deck). If you’ve ever wondered how to make your slides smarter, sassier, and more strategic—this convo is your golden ticket.

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Tagged as: Geetesh, Interviews, PowerPoint, Trends