PowerPoint and Presenting Stuff

PowerPoint and Presenting News: March 3, 2026

This issue celebrates the power of voice, intention, and the unique strengths of presentation as a medium. We begin with a conversation with Carmine Gallo on Viral Voices, where authentic communication becomes a force that captures attention and inspires connection. Next, Traci Saulsberry shares how purposeful expression shapes relationships, reminding us that what we say matters as much as how we say it. Finally, we explore why PowerPoint is not Word or Excel, and how embracing its distinct visual and narrative capabilities helps you present ideas more clearly and memorably. Together, these stories show that when you combine authentic voice with intentional design, your message lands more powerfully—whether on stage, on screen, or in life.

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This Is How You Love Her: Conversation with Traci Saulsberry

  Traci Saulsberry is a senior communications executive, leadership coach, and writer. At twenty-seven, she became one of the youngest Black executives at NBC, where she spent fourteen years shaping narratives at the highest levels of entertainment. She later built and led the communications team at Peacock during its launch. She is currently a host and narrator for Calm, guiding original series that help audiences navigate life with clarity and care. As a leadership coach and speaker, Saulsberry helps professionals find and own their voice. She is an adjunct professor at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School, teaching entertainment publicity.

In this conversation, Traci discusses her new book, This Is How You Love Her: A Journey to Radical Self-Love.

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Viral Voices: Conversation with Carmine Gallo

      Carmine Gallo is a three-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, internationally popular keynote speaker, Harvard instructor, and leadership advisor for the world’s most admired brands. A “communications guru,” according to Publishers Weekly, Gallo’s books have been translated into more than 40 languages. He delivers highly customized, engaging, inspiring, and actionable multimedia keynotes based on his international bestsellers: Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, The Storyteller’s Secret, Five Stars, and The Bezos Blueprint.

In this conversation, Carmine discusses his new audiobook-only release, Viral Voices.

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PowerPoint and Presenting News: February 24, 2026

In an era where presentations travel across platforms and attention spans are shorter than ever, this issue focuses on keeping your audience engaged with clarity and accessibility. We begin by showing how to open a PowerPoint presentation in Google Slides, helping you collaborate seamlessly and present without technical barriers. Then we dive into strategies to prevent your online audience from getting distracted, sharing techniques that keep attention where it belongs—on your message. Finally, we explore how creating PowerPoint outlines in Excel can strengthen your structure before you even build a slide, ensuring your core ideas are organized and impactful. Together, these insights help you communicate with confidence, wherever your presentation takes you.

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PowerPoint and Presenting News: February 17, 2026

In this issue, we explore how insight, creativity, and strategic thinking fuel success in both communication and leadership. We begin with a conversation with David Tang of KPI Depot, who breaks down how smart KPI selection and benchmarking simplify performance management and help professionals make data-driven decisions with clarity and confidence. Next, we look at pptXTREME’s Photoshop import capabilities — tools that empower designers to bring high-quality visual assets seamlessly into PowerPoint and streamline creative workflows. Finally, we dive into Rodney Saulsberry’s The Mogul Mind of Taylor Swift, where strategic discipline and ownership become models for long-term career leadership. Together, these stories remind us that whether you’re presenting data, crafting imagery, or building a career, intentional strategy and thoughtful execution are what set leaders apart.

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