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Support for HR Professionals is Essential

By Clare Norman, author of Cultivating Coachability

If you have ever flown on a commercial aircraft, you will have heard the safety advice about putting on your own oxygen mask before helping others. It is excellent advice, but not a lesson always learned and deployed for those working tirelessly in Employee Relations and HR. Where is their oxygen mask? These professionals navigate complex emotional terrain daily; they manage conflicts, guide difficult conversations, and support those in crisis. In many ways, they function as the organization’s emotional shock absorbers, but too often, they are left without the benefit of the service they provide to others.

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Tagged as: Clare Norman, Coaching, Guest Post, Human Resources

FlashDocs: Conversation with Morten Bruun

    Morten Bruun is the Co-Founder and CEO of FlashDocs, the AI-native platform automating enterprise slide creation. Before launching FlashDocs, Morten led revenue at Worksome, scaled teams at Google, and got his chart-building muscles from McKinsey. He’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, a keynote speaker on AI, and firmly believes that life’s too short to manually align text boxes.

In this conversation, Morten talks about FlashDocs.

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Tagged as: Companion, FlashDocs, Google Slides, Morten Bruun, PowerPoint

Inserting a New Slide with Copilot in PowerPoint 365 for Windows

Want to add a new slide in PowerPoint 365? You’ve got two main ways—think of it like cooking pasta for dinner. You can either make it from scratch (let’s call this the traditional method) or let a smart robot chef whip it up for you (this is the method that uses Copilot).

Learn how to insert a new slide using the Copilot feature in PowerPoint 365 for Windows.

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Tagged as: Copilot, Insert, Interface, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Windows, Office 365, PowerPoint 365, Tutorials

FlevyPro: Conversation with David Tang

    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 FlevyPro.

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Tagged as: David Tang, Diagrams, Flevy Pro, Interviews, Presentation Samples, Slides, Templates

PowerPoint and Presenting News: May 6, 2025

The Indezine newsletter dated May 6, 2025, offers a wealth of resources and insights for PowerPoint users and presenters. Here’s an overview of its key contents:

1. Feature Article: Active Listening – A Vital Tool – Aaron Day from Toastmasters International emphasizes the significance of active listening in public speaking. He shares personal experiences highlighting how attentive listening can enhance audience engagement and improve communication skills.
2. Gears for PowerPoint (Series 01) – A collection of customizable gear graphics designed as native PowerPoint shapes. These graphics are easily editable—allowing users to recolor, resize, and add effects—facilitating the creation of dynamic and visually appealing presentations.
3. PowerPoint Tutorial: Inserting a New Slide in PowerPoint 365 for Windows – A user-friendly guide that employs a donut analogy to explain various methods of adding new slides in PowerPoint 365. This tutorial caters to both beginners and seasoned users seeking efficient ways to enhance their presentations.
4. Presentation Tips: Shining Online During Your Next Live Webinar – Lyn Roseaman from Toastmasters International provides strategies for delivering impactful online presentations. She discusses techniques to establish eye contact, maintain audience attention, and structure content effectively in virtual settings.
5. PowerPoint Templates – This newsletter showcases a variety of PowerPoint templates across different categories.

For more details and to access these resources, visit the full newsletter.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.

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