If you’ve ever had your eyeballs assaulted by a PowerPoint disaster—think endless bullet points, chaotic graphics, and a structure that makes zero sense—this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast is for you.
We tackle the all-too-familiar scenario of being handed a presentation that needs major help before it lands in front of a VIP... but instead of just fixing slide decks one by one, we've shared some go-to strategies for guiding people to create better presentations themselves—saving you time, sanity, and possibly your eyesight. With seven practical (and sanity-saving) tips, we cover everything from defining a clear purpose to structuring content in a way that actually makes sense, ensuring your slides don’t just inform but persuade.
There is also some sneaky psychological tricks to help you get what you want—whether that’s securing more budget, buy-in, or resources. We break down how to make your slides more visually engaging, why fewer words are (almost always) better, and how to simplify complex ideas without losing impact. This episode is packed with smart, actionable advice to make your next deck a winner... so tune in now!
Links mentioned in this episode:
- Episode 95: Inclusive communications: how and why you should do it (ft. Matisse Hamel-Nelis)
- Episode 32: What is accessibility and why is it important? (ft. Kelly Thibodeau)
- Public workshops and training
- Less Chatter, More Matter - Mel’s book
- Topic in Ten - have your say!
- Template packs
- Change Isn't Hard! - Mel's book
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