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PowerPoint and Presenting News: September 20, 2022

We begin with a feature by Chris Arning of Toastmasters International, who compares the speaking styles of British prime ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson. We also look at how you can add subscripted and superscripted text in PowerPoint.

We feature Glenn Gibson, Steve Sheets of GhostRanch Communications, and James Ontra of Shufflrr, who speak about their participation in the upcoming Presentation Summit in San Diego next month. These interview series are not limited to just the conference and you will often get amazing ideas shared by experts that will help you each day. We also bring you quotes, press releases, and templates from the last few days.

Stay informed about updated tutorials and happenings related to PowerPoint and presenting.

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The Bezos Blueprint: Conversation with Carmine Gallo

      Carmine Gallo is a communication coach for the world’s most admired brands. He’s a Harvard instructor, leadership advisor, and bestselling author whose books, including Talk Like TED and The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, have been translated into more than 40 languages. He has worked directly with entrepreneurs and CEOs who run companies that touch your life every day: Intel, Amazon Web Services, Google, LinkedIn, Pfizer, Walmart, and many other brands. Carmine also writes monthly columns as a senior contributor for Forbes, Inc, Harvard Business Review, and Inc Magazine.

In this conversation, Carmine talks about his new book, The Bezos Blueprint.

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Comparing the Speaking Style of Liz Truss and Boris Johnson

By Chris Arning, Toastmasters International

Moral authority to lead is often earned through being a good speaker. In the US Presidential system, approval ratings always get a substantial bounce after the media deems something an impressive speech. In the UK it’s no different. Even in this era of spin, misinformation, and half-truth, we cannot resist the blandishments of words skillfully put together and delivered.

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Tagged as: Guest Post, Public Speaking, Speaking, Toastmasters

Presentation Summit 2022: Conversation with James Ontra

      James Ontra is co-founder and CEO of Shufflrr. His 30-year career has focused on the highest-profile presentations for world-class companies. His clients have included: American Express, Bloomberg, Epcot Center, Mercedes-Benz, NBC Olympics, Warner Bros., and many more. His vision and strategy have been driving Presentation Management to become a recognized communication discipline. James combined this passion with technical development to build Shufflrr. Presentation Management is a smart communication strategy.

In this conversation, James talks about his company’s sponsorship of the upcoming Presentation Summit 2022, being held on location in San Diego, CA, and virtually this year from October 9 to 12, 2022.

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Presentation Summit 2022: Conversation with Steve Sheets

    After wearing out countless markers, colored pencils, and a couple computers as a kid, Steve Sheet found a great niche with GhostRanch Communications. Solving technical problems for their team and design challenges for clients keeps him happy to come to work. When it’s time to get away, he’s outside with family in the mountains of Colorado.

In this conversation, Steve talks about his participation at the upcoming Presentation Summit 2022, being held on location in San Diego, CA, and virtually this year from October 9 to 12, 2022.

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Tagged as: Events, Interviews, Presentation Summit, Steve Sheets