Best Sally Zimney Podcasts (2024)

1
CoPilot, Presentation Design, & Excel without Formulas 1:33:51

17d ago1:33:51

1:33:51

Episode #202, Join us on a journey through the cutting-edge world of AI assistants and tools as we explore Microsoft 365 Copilot. Imagine having a personal assistant that not only understands your needs but also anticipates them, seamlessly integrated into PowerPoint to create and edit presentations, elevating your productivity to new heights. In t…

1
Is It Legal for AI To Create My Presentation Content? 1:09:38

13d ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Episode #201, Can AI generated art be copyrighted? Can AI generated art be used in client presentations? Troy, Nolan and Sandy spend this episode going through the many online articles they amassed on the topic of the legal use highlights of AI generated content. While no guidance is provided, it is a lively conversation! Full Episode Show Notes ht…

1
Celebrating 200 Presentation Conversations! 1:17:28

2M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

Episode #200, Do you know what started in 2016, and is celebrating its 200th episode today? The Presentation Podcast! At 2 episodes per month, 24 conversations per year, and a predictable episode #200 in year 9. That's what this conversation is all about, celebration, fun conversation - and 50 special guests!! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepre…

1
e199 - Visual Design vs. The Storytelling Message 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Episode #199, Visual Design vs. The Storytelling Message Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e199 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROGCUq New Episodes 1st and 3rd Tuesday Every Month…

1
Slide Production vs. Slide Design (and the Art Director) 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Episode #198, Troy, Sandy and Nolan have been talking about the difference between "design" and "production" in presentation work. Join the conversation as they unpack the concept of slide production vs. slide design, titles used within presentation design and much more. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e198 Show Sugg…

1
Checking in with BrightSlide's Jamie Garroch 1:11:34

3M ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Episode #197, Troy, Nolan and Sandy have some time with Jamie Garroch of BrightCarbon to talk about the PowerPoint Brightslide addin's features, new additions and other coding projects he and his team are working on. Plus his upcoming sabbatical plans to adventure through many U.S. states in his custom Minion yellow car and trailer. Full Episode Sh…

1
AI, Storytelling, and Digital Air with Rolly Seth 58:12

4M ago58:12

58:12

Episode #196, Join Troy, Nolan and Sandy for a conversation with Rolly Seth, Principal Product Manager for Microsoft Designer, about AI, copilot and storytelling. Rolly previously as on the PowerPoint team, is a thought leader and all around brilliant thinker when it comes to the intersection of technology and creativity. Click here for the convers…

1
Speaking Story with Sally Zimney 1:01:11

4M ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Episode #195, Are you a presenter? A speaker? Someone who designs slides for those that present? The newest book in the presentation space is "Speaking Story" by Sally Z, and Sally joins Troy, Nolan and Sandy on The Presentation Podcast for a wonderful time and conversation! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e195 Show …

1
A PowerPoint MVP Gathering During the Microsoft MVP Summit 46:48

5M ago46:48

46:48

Episode #194, This year, for the Microsoft MVP Summit, we have replaced our "Live From the Summit" episode with a "Gathered Online During the Summit" conversation with 9 Microsoft PowerPoint MVPs! Join the group for a conversation about PowerPoint, Copilot, the Surface 9 neural processing chip, and more!! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresenta…

1
A Presentation Training Discussion with Nolan Haims Creative 59:19

5M ago59:19

59:19

Episode #193, Troy talks with Nolan about the presentation training programs Nolan Haims Creative provides to client. Troy was actually at Nolan's home for this recording - and then they went for a great sushi dinner! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e193 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@t…

1
You Don't Know, What You Do Not Know 48:12

6M ago48:12

48:12

Troy has a conversation with Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services and they offer 10 Pro PowerPoint tips that people often learn from someone else or observing someone else doing. #2 is what made PowerPoint a modern image editing app, and if you use animation, #10 is amazing!By TLC Creative Services, Inc.

1
What Does Chat GPT Say a Presentation Designer Is? 49:17

6M ago49:17

49:17

Episode 191 - Ready for something exciting!? Listen to Troy, Sandy and Nolan ask ChatGPT "What skills do I need to prepare to be a professional PowerPoint presentation designer?" and dissect the reply. Join the conversation and hear how good, or bad, ChatGPT is about defining our job! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/…

1
2024 Predictions and 2023 Scorecard 1:01:39

7M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Episode #190, 9 presentation industry predictions for 2024; 3 from each host! Plus Troy, Sandy and Nolan do a scorecard review their 2023 presentation predictions to tally their successes and fails. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2023/e Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.…

1
A Look Back at 2023 56:53

7M ago56:53

56:53

Episode #189 - As we start 2024, The Presentation Podcast is looking back at 2023, specifically favorite presentation project, non-PowerPoint project, podcast episode - tech tip - guest, and more! Join Troy, Sandy and Nolan for this great podcast episode! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2024/e189 Show Suggestions? Questio…

1
A Presentation Summit Wrap Up 1:05:19

8M ago1:05:19

1:05:19

Episode #188, The Presentation Summit wraps up 2023 with a recap of The Presentation Summit season. This year the Summit was held in two separate events, making it a unique year for the venerable event. Nolan, Sandy and Troy were all at the onsite event, and each joined the virtual sessions. Join to hear them compare notes on the Presentation Summi…

1
Prospective Memory - a Conversation with Dr. Carmen Simon 1:39:32

8M ago1:39:32

1:39:32

Episode #187 - There is a science to the art of presentation design. Our guest today is a Cognitive neuroscientist. A PhD twice over. An instructor at Stanford University. Founder of research companies. Has spoken at The Presentation Summit several times. Dr. Carmen Simon focuses on presentation information retention, and we have the opportunity to…

1
PowerPoint Concierge Level Formatting 44:12

9M ago44:12

44:12

Episode #186 - Troy and Lori of TLC Creative Services talking about their concept of "PowerPoint Concierge Level Formatting". Curious? Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2023/e186 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.co/1ROG…

1
What Type of Designer are You? 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Episode #185, Troy, Nolan, and Sandy dive into a conversation around defining what a Presentation Design is, by title, description and area of expertise. Plus, this conversation invites everyone to join via an open to all, anonymous Slido poll! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2023/e185 Show Suggestions? Questions for your…

1
e184 - What People Want to Learn 1:01:56

10M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

As a presenter-trainer-host, what makes for a good experience for attendees to want to listen and learn something? We leave aside non-educational reasons for attending events and focus on what people want to learn and get out of training presentations. Being presentation designers and trainers we admittedly wander into the PowerPoint and stage craf…

1
Opportunities Abound with the Presentation Guild 1:15:32

10M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Episode #183 - The Presentation Guild represents us, the presentation industry representation. The Guild's monthly email newsletter with its list of activities and opportunities for presentation designers inspired this episode. Troy, Sandy and Nolan are joined on this episode by 4 of the current Guild board members to talk about the Presentation Gu…

1
e182 - Exploring New Waters - The 2023 Presentation Summit with Rick Altman 54:37

11M ago54:37

54:37

Episode #182 - October 15-18 is coming soon. We spend some time with event director Rick Altman to talk about this year's Presentation Summit. Troy, Nolan, and Sandy get answers to the split event format, how this year's onsite venue was selected, and what really happened on that African safari adventure. All three of us will be at the onsite event…

1
Talking with Jacqueline Farrington a TEDx Senior Speaker Coach and presentations expert 1:04:16

11M ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Episode #181, TED talks and quality presenting are synonymous. Troy, Nolan and Sandy enjoy a conversation with Jacqueline Farrington, a former TEDx Senior Speaker Coach, and author of the just released, and already award-winning book, "Better Presentations. How to Present Like a Pro, virtually or in person." Join and hear what Jacqueline has to say…

1
Whatever Happened to TED? 1:10:05

12M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

Episode #180. Technology, Entertainment, Design - TED, ideas worth spreading. TED talks provide an amazing platform for presenters. The organization has made quality presentation skills and presentation design a factor to be considered in all presentations. Our conversation today is that for the three of us, it feels as though the age of the TED Ta…

1
Dissecting “The Great PowerPoint Panic of 2003" 1:18:23

1y ago1:18:23

1:18:23

Episode #179 - The recently released article in The Atlantic, "The Great PowerPoint Panic of 2003," is the basis for a great conversation about how presentation design has evolved and PowerPoint was doomed. The article starts with "Twenty years later, the Great PowerPoint Panic reads as both a farce and a tragedy." How could we NOT have a conversat…

1
Photoshop's Generative Fill for Presentation Design 1:07:33

1y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Episode #178 - Troy, Nolan and Sandy are joined by Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services to talk about AI generated images. Dall-E 2, Midjourney, StableDiffusion, Dreamstudio, StarryAI and many other AI image creation tools are available. This episode is all about Adobe Photoshop's newly released generative fill image generator, how we are using it…

1
Let's Hear From You "The PowerPoint Wish List" - Part 2 1:09:13

1y ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Episode #177, Troy, Nolan and Sandy continue the conversation about features that they feel are needed in PowerPoint. From Sandy’s LinkedIn post asking everyone what features they see as missing or needing updates in PowerPoint makes this a conversation directed by you - the listeners. This is part 2 of the conversation. Full Episode Show Notes htt…

1
Let's Hear From You "The PowerPoint Wish List" - Part 1 1:10:31

1y ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Episode #176 - Troy, Nolan and Sandy continue the conversation about features that they feel are needed in PowerPoint. But this conversation is directed by you, the listeners. Compiling the responses to Sandy's LinkedIn post, Troy, Sandy and Nolan share with everyone the ideas others listed and talk about them. Also, this conversation is being pres…

1
More About AI and Copilot with Kim Denny from Microsoft 1:08:49

1y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

Episode #175. The world is all about AI. Microsoft is all about AI integration into everything it offers. Did you know PowerPoint has been integrating AI powered features for several years, like the PowerPoint Designer feature starting in 2016. But Microsoft Copilot is something much bigger. This episode is very exciting with Kim Denny, Head of Pro…

1
Things We Wish Microsoft Would Fix 1:17:29

1y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Episode #174 - The PowerPoint app available today, has gotten better and better over the years. It is an amazing application with features and uses. BUT that is not to say PowerPoint is perfect - or that there are features that are asked for - or there are existing features that need fixing. There are. And this episode, Troy, Nolan and Sandy talk a…

1
Road Tips from Travel Presentation Designers 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

Episode #173 - Are you at the computer each day working on PowerPoint presentations? What if your daily job was working on PowerPoint presentations in a different location every day – or every week? Troy and Lori of TLC Creative Services talk about being a travel presentation designer. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2023…

1
Can AI Create Better Presentations? 1:09:34

1+ y ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Episode #172 - AI is coming to presentation design - and every aspect of the internet, computing and the world. It is not something that just suddenly was created, but is a major evolution of technologies, and very recently packaged into consumer facing interfaces for general public use. Troy and Nolan talk about their experience with AI tools, whe…

1
PowerPoint Tables are Not All Bad 1:01:27

1+ y ago1:01:27

1:01:27

Episode #171 - PowerPoint tables - good, not good, and many tips on formatting and presenting tables from Troy, Nolan and Sandy on this episode of The Presentation Podcast. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2023/e171 Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review o…

1
Is PowerPoint + MS Teams a Good Thing? 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Episode #170, Microsoft Teams enables all PowerPoint files to be a collaboration file with dozens of people reviewing and editing the same file, at the same time. Troy and Lori of TLC Creative Services talk about how they have integrated Teams into the company presentation design workflow, how Teams files are key to their slide review process, and …

1
e169 - Bulletless Design is a Real Thing 54:51

1+ y ago54:51

54:51

Episode #169. This conversation has been a long time in the making, proposed in the middle of 2022 and took some time coordinate and get onto the podcast schedule. Join for a conversation centered around visual slide design, based on the bulletless design concepts from The Better Deck Deck. ThePowerPointBlog.com, featured a month long look at some …

1
Why You Should Be a Podcast Guest—The Final Episode 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

Being a podcast guest is a powerful way to boost your position as a thought leader in your field, reach a wider audience, get more clients. It also helps boost the SEO of your website and is a great way to develop collaborations, referrals, and friendships. “And all of this happens without doing any selling on the show. It happens through having a …

1
What You Don't Know About SEO is Killing Your Google Rank with Stephanie Long 33:03

1+ y ago33:03

33:03

“How do I get my website to rank on page 1 of Google?” That’s the dream, isn’t it?! My guest today, Stephanie Long, has some tips to help make it happen—organically and legitimately. “If you're a newer website, you're gonna have a lower domain [authority] cuz you're just getting started to build all your links. So don't get discouraged.” —Stephanie…

1
PowerPoint Best Practices, Tips and Techniques, with the author Chantal Bosse 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

Episode #168, There is a new PowerPoint centric book, and this conversation is Troy, Sandy and Nolan talking with Chantal Bosse about her just released book, " Microsoft PowerPoint Best Practices, Tips, and Techniques". Listen in on a great conversation and book that everyone who aspires to use PowerPoint's tools and features will want to add to th…

1
Overcome Speaking Anxiety with Ryan J. Warriner 38:39

1+ y ago38:39

38:39

I adore public speaking. But even I still get nervous. Most people have anxiety around speaking—even if they’ve been doing it a long time. And, for introverts, it’s even worse. Networking, speaking on stage, giving a presentation, or appearing as a guest on a podcast are skills that can be learned. And entrepreneurs have to do these activities to g…

1
Get Unstuck and Get Results with Gail Doby 33:13

1+ y ago33:13

33:13

Recognizing business pitfalls is often more difficult than you think. What you feel is hampering your business may not be the real issue holding you back from radical success. My guest, Gail Doby, is here to help you identify your true roadblocks and learn how to alleviate them once and for all. “We choose to be stuck. So, either we get results or …

1
All Design is Creating a Design Experience 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

Episode #167, We welcome returning guest, David Blatner from the CreativePro Network. We talk about the upcoming Design + PowerPoint online conference, and then chat about a really interesting design philosophy, "All Design is Creating an Experience for a User." Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/e167 Show Suggestions? …

1
358: How to Be Visible in 2023 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

20:35

Being more visible isn't just a social media strategy - it's how you start to build the foundation of trust, connection, and authority as a speaker. So - what are some strategies that are especially relevant in 2023? Learn about 3 different approaches that help me show up with more confidence on a consistent basis.…

1
What PowerPoint Defaults & Presets Do You Ignore or Change? 1:11:07

1+ y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

Episode #166 Join Troy, Nolan and Sandy as they dive deep into PowerPoint and talk about the presets that everyone has when they open a default PowerPoint file. And bonus, give your opinion on some of the PowerPoint defaults by joining our listener survey - details in the podcast and in the show notes. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentatio…

1
357: Getting Over the Fear of Being Visible with Molly Balint 27:19

1+ y ago27:19

27:19

Visibility. Love it? Hate it? Do it anyway? I’m talking with Molly Balint - social media strategist and small business coach - allll about it, and how to tackle it more wholeheartedly and with more self-compassion. Let’s go!By Sally Z

1
356: How to Set Impossible Goals Using a VTO 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

27:16

Join us for a short training on the VTO exercise I do with my MoversLAB folks. Don’t know what a VTO is? That’s ok, I’ll show you! If you want to finally set some specific goals for this next year around your speaking, this will help! (And it’s not too late if you haven’t gotten specific yet!)By Sally Z

1
Bold Presentation Predictions for 2023 1:13:05

1+ y ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Episode #165 - Welcome to 2023! New year and 12 months of presentation design ahead of us! Troy, Nolan and Sandy take the past 12 months of hearing from clients, software companies and their years of presentation experience and present 13 bold presentations predictions for 2023! Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/e165 S…

1
355: 3 Simple Ways to Declare to the World You're a Speaker 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

16:18

Sooo... you WANT to speak. You keep telling the universe allll about it... and nothing's happening. You gotta start by declaring to the world that you're a speaker! So, how do we do that? I'll show you!By Sally Z

1
Make More Sales with Authentic Convos in DMs with Tracy Beavers 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

It is possible to make sales through social media, and my guest Tracy Beavers is here to show us how to do it. Tracy shares her tips for making sales through authentic conversations in DMs—without being spammy or sales-y. “If you're going to have a business, if you're going to find your ideal clients, you've gotta go out and find 'em…. Most of the …

1
354: How to Partner Before You Pitch 17:28

1+ y ago17:28

17:28

There are four elements to the pitch - and the one that most of us forget about is to partner BEFORE you pitch. In other words - creating a win-win, authentic, and honestly helpful connection for the long-term. So - let's talk about what that looks like so you can more comfortably (and profitably!) pitch!…

1
It's the Final Presentation Conversation of 2022! 39:00

1+ y ago39:00

39:00

Episode #164, Episode 164 is the final episode of 2022! Troy, Sandy and Nolan have some fun talking about each of their top 5' of the year. Full Episode Show Notes https://thepresentationpodcast.com/2022/e164/ Show Suggestions? Questions for your Hosts? Email us at: info@thepresentationpodcast.com Listen and review on iTunes. Thanks! http://apple.c…

1
Expert Tips to Make Awesome Online Presentations with Brenden Kumarasamy 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

Giving an awesome presentation online can be so tough because we’re not getting the feedback or the energy we get from an in-person audience. It’s easy to make lots of mistakes that can turn off our viewers. Fortunately, communication expert Brenden Kumarasamy has simple, actionable tips that can help you become an excellent communicator online. “I…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sally Zimney Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide