Presentation Slide Makeovers: Transform boring PowerPoint slides into persuasive visuals
By Dave Paradi
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Podcast Description
These slide makeover videos show presenters who use PowerPoint or Keynote how to transform overloaded text slides into persuasive visuals that effectively sell ideas, products and services to decision-makers. The videos apply the five-step KWICK method from the book "The Visual Slide Revolution" to create slides that encourage the presenter to have a conversation instead of reading bullet paragraphs to the audience. A new video is posted every second Tuesday and can be accessed through the iTunes Music Store
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoUsing an analogy to make a large number make sense | -- | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoMaking proportions stand out | -- | 4/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoRevealing details in levels | -- | 3/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoUsing tables in PowerPoint | -- | 2/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoUsing proportional diagrams (example from Pres. Obama SOTU) | -- | 2/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoDemonstrating calculations | -- | 1/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoDistracting background images (uses slide from Gov Cuomo) | -- | 1/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoWhen the appeal of a full-screen photo is the wrong approach | -- | 12/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoThe downside of SmartArt | -- | 12/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoUsing a common denominator for comparisons | -- | 11/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoBreaking the addiction to bulletizing a single point | -- | 11/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoPresenting organizational charts | -- | 10/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoDesigning slides for use in signage situations | -- | 10/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoMaking multiple messages easier to understand | -- | 9/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoUsing animation to help audiences understand | -- | 9/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoMaking Excel spreadsheets meaningful - Part 2 | -- | 8/31/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoMaking Excel spreadsheets meaningful - Part 1 | -- | 8/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoRevealing infographics one portion at a time | -- | 8/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoEmphasis in a diagram image by shading out a portion | -- | 7/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoUsing a table to organize information | -- | 7/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoUsing a timeline instead of a list of dates | -- | 6/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoUsing a full screen photo to enhance a story | -- | 6/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoLayering the discussion of detailed data | -- | 5/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoCombining multiple comparisons | -- | 5/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoAdding a visual to a quote | -- | 4/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoShowing differences in magnitude | -- | 4/13/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoComparing items that are proportional | -- | 3/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoShowing choices instead of listing them | -- | 3/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoCreating a simple visual to replace text | -- | 3/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoTransforming speaker notes into a visual | -- | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoMaking definitions interesting | -- | 2/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoMaking a list connect with an audience | -- | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoComparing information at two points in time | -- | 1/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoExplaining components of a difference | -- | 12/8/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoShowing the results of scenario analysis | -- | 11/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoExplaining test or measurement procedures | -- | 11/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoWorking with graph images | -- | 10/27/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoShowing forms so the audience understands | -- | 10/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoLabeling graphs to make them clear | -- | 9/29/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoShowing accumulating financial changes | -- | 9/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoExplaining the relationship between roles | Paragraphs of text are turned into a clear visual | 9/1/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoExplaining calculations or methodology | Makeover of a wordy explanation of a calculation | 8/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoShowing movement of values | Makeover of a data table into a clear visual | 8/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoComparing data to an average | Makeover of a column chart to improve understanding. | 7/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideoUsing an analogy to illustrate your point | Makeover of a bullet point showing how to use a visual analogy instead. | 7/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | VideoPutting more than one point on a slide | Makeover of a slide showing how to put two ideas on the slide. | 6/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoPresenting satistics related to people | Makeover of a slide showing industry statistics. | 6/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | VideoPresenting performance against an acceptable range | Makeover of a slide showing projected operational performance. | 5/26/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | VideoPresenting a list of items | Makeover of a slide showing a list of items. | 5/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoShowing survey results | Makeover of a slide showing survey results. | 4/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoShowing share or proportion with a diagram | Makeover of a slide using a diagram instead of a pie chart. | 4/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 52 | VideoHelping audiences understand a complex diagram | Makeover of a complex diagram slide. | 3/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideoPresenting a long list of items | Makeover of slides that present a list of information. | 3/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoUsing an analogy | Makeover of a slide that tries to use an anology. | 3/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 55 | VideoExplaining a technique | Makeover of a slide explaining a technique. | 2/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 56 | VideoShowing a continuous process | Makeover of a slide showing a cyclical process. | 2/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 57 | VideoReporting activity vs. Reporting results | Makeover of a slide listing activity during the year. | 1/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 58 | VideoHow slide design promotes too much text | Makeover of an overloaded text slide. | 1/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 59 | VideoShow time based events or information | Makeover of a text-only slide. | 12/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 60 | VideoShow changes between time periods | Makeover of a slide that uses a confusing visual. | 12/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 61 | VideoShow changes in calculations visually | Makeover of a slide that uses words instead of visuals. | 11/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 62 | VideoMake legal topics less dry | Makeover of a slide that uses words instead of visuals. | 11/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 63 | VideoShow real-life ideas instead of using text | Makeover of a slide that uses words instead of visuals. | 10/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 64 | VideoMaking data visual | Makeover of a slide that shows data. | 10/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 65 | VideoComparing two items | Makeover of two slides that compare differing ideas. | 9/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 66 | VideoMaking a screen capture effective | Makeover of a slide with a screen capture from a program or web site. | 9/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 67 | VideoTransforming a table of numbers from Excel | Makeover of a slide with a table of numbers from Excel. | 8/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 68 | VideoMaking a visual connect with the audience | Makeover of a slide with a visual that doesn't connect. | 8/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 69 | VideoTransforming a training slide | Slide makeover of a typical training slide that has too much text on it | 7/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 70 | VideoTransforming the "About Us" text slide | Slide makeover of the usually irrelevant "About Us" text slide | 7/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 71 | VideoTransforming a text slide that explains a policy | Slide makeover of a text slide explaining a policy or procedure | 7/1/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 72 | VideoTransforming a simple text slide from Toastmasters | Slide makeover of a simple text slide into a visual slide | 6/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 73 | VideoPresenting Results from a Survey | Slide makeover of a slide with too much data on it | 6/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 74 | VideoOpportunity to Increase Services | Slide makeover of an IT services slide | 5/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 74 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Excellent podcast!!
Excellent! I've used PowerPoint since it was created and consider myself a expert with the software. But I still ALWAYS learn something new from Dave! I've been subscribing to Dave's newsletters for a long time and am excited he has a podcast on iTunes - it's so simple to watch it and then have it for reference later! The way he simplifies slides is awesome. Now if I could just get those presenters convinced that this is the right way to let me make their slides...
Dave Paradi The Master!
I have already improved my presentations with Dave's helpful videos, going from drab to vibrant without the rant!
Best Video Podcast I Have Ever Seen!!!
My boss gave me the task of fixing our company's 75 slide presentation. I had no idea where to start. But now I have so many ideas. This has been the most helpful and insightful podcast I have ever downloaded. I watched all 29 videos in one day! I highly recommend this to anyone who is confused on how to make their presentations better.
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