Having all kinds of crazy slide transitions in your presentation can be more distracting to your audience than helpful.  Let’s face it, not all transitions work well to help you deliver a powerful message. And, if you think they don’t … Continue reading →

Last week I had a handful of people all send me the same link to a charming story in the New York Times by Christoph Niemann. He illustrated his opinion piece on napkins using coffee as his ink. It’s clearly popular … Continue reading →

In a world of global business, maps seem to be all but unavoidable in presentations… and sadly end up as little more than a cliched slide “filler”. Maps get over-used because they can be a lazy way to “add some … Continue reading →

OK, I’m tired of seeing presentations that are seemingly inspired while sitting at the computer. It feels like people don’t sketch anymore. ¡C’mon! We are seeing too many presentation designs that scream, “Hey, I know how to use the new … Continue reading →

The web site has just launched for the event I’m hosting with Garr Reynolds in March. There are three different dates you can attend this one-day event, March 17, 18 and 19. We’ve rented the TechMart in San Jose where … Continue reading →