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This issue explores strategies for 90-second micro-presentations, discover editable gear graphics, download executive-ready templates from PPT Depot, and enjoy insights from David Tang. Plus, get inspired by data storytelling wisdom and previews from upcoming Presentation Summit 2025 sessions. Packed with resources for efficient, high-impact slide design and storytelling.
Span the new trend of micro‑presentations—compact and compelling slide decks designed to deliver your message in 90 seconds or less, ideal for quick pitches or social media reels.
Discover PPT Depot, a fresh template site tailored for consultants and investment bankers. These templates help in distilling strategy into sleek, story-driven presentations that resonate in under five minutes.
A new kit featuring fully editable gear-shaped graphics created entirely within PowerPoint. These shapes can be recolored, resized, rotated, and styled with picture effects—providing a time-saving way to create dynamic visuals.
An insightful conversation with David Tang, founder of Flevy—an expansive library of business best-practice documents used by major corporations. He discusses the launch of PPT Depot and his journey from consultant to platform builder
Sneak peeks into upcoming Presentation Summit 2025, taking place virtually from October 19 to 22, 2025. Featured speakers Nolan Haims and Lori Sullivan share insights on designing for attention and engagement—not just aesthetics.
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Lori Sullivan is an award-winning, children’s author and professional photographer living in the Boston area. She earned an undergraduate degree in elementary education from SUNY Cortland and a graduate degree in educational administration from Framingham State University. Her teaching and tutoring experience spans preschool through 12th grade in NY, CA, and MA, including providing daily support for middle school girls on the autism spectrum.
Lori is married, has two adult children and two cats. In her spare time, Lori enjoys traveling, hiking, biking, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends.
In this conversation, Lori talks about her participation at the upcoming Presentation Summit 2025, being held virtually from October 19 to 22, 2025.
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David Tang is the founder of Flevy, the marketplace for business best practices–the same as those produced by top-tier consulting firms and used by Fortune 100 organizations. Flevy is the largest library of best practice documents available online. Prior to Flevy, David worked as a management consultant, where his clients ranged from startups to Fortune 15. David has a MEng and BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Cornell University.
In this conversation, David talks about PPT Depot.
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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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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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