Visual Story Telling with Microsoft PowerPoint

 

Visual Storytelling:

·       Story before slides: defining the core message.

·       Structuring a clear beginning, challenge, outcome

·       Designing slides that support clarity and impact.

·       Common slide mistakes and how to avoid them.

 

 

Copilot in Practice:

·       Using Copilot as a thinking partner for story structure

·       Refining slide headlines and messaging

·       Simplifying content for clarity and impact

 

Designing Clear & Impactful Slides:

·       Slide layout best practices.

·       Using whitespace and alignment

·       Visual hierarchy (what to emphasize and how)

·       Choosing colours, fonts, and themes effectively

·       Redesign slides for impact.

·       Infographics, SmartArt and Icons for storytelling

·       Charts: formatting and enhancement

·       Slide transitions and animations (when and when not to use)

 

Presenting with Confidence and Impact:

·       Adapting your approach for different audiences, including senior stakeholders

·       Crafting strong openings, clear messages, and memorable closes

·       Managing nerves and building presentation confidence

·       Responding effectively to questions and feedback