What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you see an advertisement, hear a sales pitch or when someone walks in to present a presentation made on a familiar PowerPoint template? Unless you seem to have a stake, you might not even pay attention to either. This is because of one fundamental factor called …
Every story has a pattern. Be it a novel, case study or a story presented in the form of a PowerPoint presentation. Many people have tried to separate the way a story unfolds in different ways, such as German novelist Gustav Freytag, who in 1863 shared his observation of how dramas have a five-part arc, …
When gathering class presentation ideas for college projects, students seldom think about the way they need to present their slides. College students can be focused more on the content they have to gather for their PowerPoint slides. Other essential aspects such as the slide layout, body language and the need to prepare for tough questions …
Just before you walk on the stage to deliver your presentation, you might feel jittery, confused and even a bit sick. Some people can even suffer from some kind of body ache or nausea due to the stress associated with public speaking. The problem usually eases out as the presenter walks on stage and begins …
These days, we rely on our smartphones for so many things. From our schedules to our calls, workouts to socialization, alarms, and productivity. And now, we can also use our smartphones for presentations, particularly as a remote and laser pointer. Here is a tip on how to use your smartphone as a remote and laser …
SmartArt graphics are widely used these days in Microsoft Office, particularly in PowerPoint, as a tool to visualize information. With SmartArt graphics, you can create attractive designs that also convey a story or a message. Therefore, your documents, in this case, your slideshows, will be tidier and more concise. Learn all about how to add …
Microsoft Office applications are always coming up with new an innovative features which has kept this Office suite ahead of the competition. Not to mention PowerPoint has incorporated a number of nifty features over the years and now it seems the future is AI! The next step of the PowerPoint evolution is PowerPoint with AI …
When you’re preparing your presentation, do you think about what you want to say, or what your audience needs to hear? You see, there’s a big difference between inadvertently preparing your presentation for yourself rather than your audience. And this can translate to whether your presentation will be a hit or a miss. It is …
Often, we’ll come across topics that have long comprehensive lists. You may not be able to present it in any other way and this can present a lot of problems for you as a presenter. Design-wise, having a long list of text can look boring. There’s not much you can do with it. Furthermore, it …
Public speaking can be daunting even for the most experienced speakers. Every instance and every audience presents different hurdles. And for those who are new to it, public speaking events, like giving a presentation, can be overwhelming. There are even people who try to avoid it at all costs, as giving a presentation can be …