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e239 – Behind the Curtain: A Day in the Life of a Presentation Designer
Show Notes – Episode #239 In episode 239 of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan share a behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives as professional presentation designers. They talk about how a good amount of their work happens outside PowerPoint, from project management, client communication, travel logistics, and their go-to tech tools for not only [...]
e238 – Presentation Pitfalls with John Polk
Show Notes – Episode #238 The latest episode of The Presentation Podcast brings together hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan with special guest John Polk—author, workshop leader, and consultant—to discuss his new book, Presentation Pitfalls: Ten Traps Business Professionals Fall Into and How to Avoid Them (co-authored with Justin Hunsaker). This episode is a goldmine for anyone who [...]
e237 – Presentation Predictions for 2026: AI, Design, and Our Future
Show Notes – Episode #237 This marks a milestone for The Presentation Podcast - over a decade of expert commentary on the ever-evolving world of presentation design! Hosts Troy Chollar, Sandra Johnson, and Nolan Haims kick off 2026 with a review of their 2025 presentation predictions. They then unveil their presentation and PowerPoint forecasts for 2026. [...]
e236 – The Ultimate Holiday Mashup: Snow, Gadgets, PPT Add-ins, Books and Wish Lists!
Show Notes – Episode #236 Hey there, your friendly host with Holiday Cheer from The Presentation Podcast! As we wrap up another fantastic year, I wanted to share some highlights from our latest episode, "The Ultimate Holiday Mashup: Snow, Gadgets, PPT Add-ins, Books and Wish Lists!" This festive episode is packed with tech recommendations, book suggestions, and some [...]
E235, Avoiding PowerPoint Disasters: 25 Things NOT To Do
Show Notes – Episode #235 Drawing from years of experience, this episode has 25 things NOT to do in PowerPoint. Design things, template setup things, presenting things. This is literally decades of experience - and frustration - as Troy, Nolan and Sandy break down 25 common PowerPoint pitfalls with their top tips, expert recommendations and actionable advice [...]
Elevate Your Presentation: The Role of a PowerPoint Template as Style Guide – with Lori Chollar
Show Notes – Episode #234 This latest episode of The Presentation Podcast is hosted by Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services! They offer expert insights into PowerPoint templates. Clarify what defines a true template (versus a set of slides), discuss the technical and design elements that ensure consistency and branding during a presentation, and highlight [...]