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09/07/2025

The Intersection of Caregiving Responsibilities and Mid-career Transition, by Pamela Odukoya

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/07/the-intersection-of-caregiving-responsibilities-and-mid-career-transition.html

Navigating career transition during the mid-career stage can be challenging for many individuals for various reasons. Reflecting on my journey, I found this phase difficult because it overlapped with caregiving responsibilities for both children and elderly parents. Balancing these dual commitments left me with little time to prioritise my career development fully.

Navigating mid-career shifts while caregiving, this post explores resilience, strategies, and steps to rebuild professionally.

08/07/2025

Medical Presentations: Conversation with Terry Irwin

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/07/medical-presentations-conversation-with-terry-irwin.html

Terry Irwin is a retired consultant surgeon based in the UK. He has been an honorary lecturer at Queens University, Belfast for over 20 years. He has been an external examiner for medical schools both in the UK and overseas. He has held a variety of lead roles for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and has been a leader in postgraduate surgical education in Northern Ireland for most of his career. He has published over 50 peer reviewed scientific articles. He has been teaching presentation skills both locally and in a number of countries for 20 years. In this conversation, Terry talks about his new book, Medical Presentations.

Insightful interview with Terry Irwin on crafting impactful medical presentations and his new book with design experts.

Insightful interview with Terry Irwin on crafting impactful medical presentations and his new book with design experts.

07/07/2025

Peltier Tech Charts for Excel: Conversation with Jon Peltier

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/07/peltier-tech-charts-for-excel-conversation-with-jon-peltier.html

Jon Peltier is a master of leveraging the power of Excel to produce and simplify complex solutions in engineering, finance, and marketing. Jon holds a Doctor of Science degree from MIT in Metallurgy; his background includes Manufacturing, Statistics, Total Quality, and Six Sigma; and he knows more about Excel charts than practically anyone. In this conversation, Jon discusses his Peltier Tech Charts add-in for Excel.

Explore Jon Peltier’s Excel add-in that simplifies advanced chart creation, formatting, and PowerPoint integration.

Jon Peltier is a master of leveraging the power of Excel to produce and simplify complex solutions in engineering, finance, and marketing. Jon holds a Doctor of Science degree from MIT in Metallurgy; his background includes Manufacturing, Statistics, Total Quality, and Six Sigma; and he knows more a...

02/07/2025

PowerPoint Learning Courses: Conversation with Andrew Pach

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/07/powerpoint-learning-courses-conversation-with-andrew-pach.html

Andrew Pach is a freelancer, an instructor, and a volleyball player. He embodies a playful but robust approach to life and online teaching. With almost five thousand completed projects for clients (yikes!), he claims to have found part of the secret sauce…but there are so many more ingredients! His favorite quote is, “Pixel perfection is my jam, so is PowerPoint!” In this conversation, Andrew talks about his PowerPoint learning courses.

Andrew Pach shares insights on PowerPoint mastery, animation, and design with practical tips and engaging personality.

Andrew Pach shares insights on PowerPoint mastery, animation, and design with practical tips and engaging personality.

01/07/2025

Text with Bites in PowerPoint

https://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/cool/textwithbites.html

Want to make your PowerPoint slides pop like popcorn in a microwave? Try adding a “text with bites” effect—it makes your words look like a snack that’s already been snacked on. Think of it like your letters went one round with a hungry Pac-Man. Yes, it takes a smidge of extra time, but no worries—it’s not like carving Mount Rushmore. You’ll only want to use this effect for a few titles or text boxes anyway, just enough to spice things up without turning your deck into a buffet of chewed typography.

Learn how to create playful “text with bites” effects in PowerPoint. This effect is perfect for stylish, standout slide titles—but not for every slide.

Learn how to create playful “text with bites” effects in PowerPoint. This effect is perfect for stylish, standout slide titles—but not for every slide.

01/07/2025

PowerPoint and Presenting News: July 1, 2025

https://www.indezine.com/mailers/sent/20250701.html

This edition of Indezine’s PowerPoint and Presenting News dives into the engine room of presentation success—from the pivotal role of PowerPoint's file format to understated techniques like hidden slide titles. It celebrates PowerPoint’s workplace ubiquity, explores visual composition strategies that enhance meaning, and showcases how agentic AI and interactive features are reshaping engagement. Other highlights include quirky design tips like ‘text with bites,’ free gear-themed graphic kits, and a curated mix of templates for professional and creative use. This issue blends technical insights with storytelling to inspire both seasoned presenters and fresh-eyed creatives.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques for the week ended June 27th, 2025.

This edition of Indezine’s PowerPoint and Presenting News dives into the engine room of presentation success—from the pivotal role of PowerPoint's file format to understated techniques like hidden slide titles. It celebrates PowerPoint’s workplace ubiquity, explores visual composition strategi...

26/06/2025

PowerPoint in the Workplace: Seven Personas

https://educationppt.com/powerpoint-in-the-workplace-seven-personas/

Ever notice no matter what company you walk into—big, small, startup, or dinosaur—someone, somewhere is clicking through a PowerPoint? It’s like the office Wi-Fi—always on, always there, and you only notice when it’s missing.

In this article, we’ll uncover why PowerPoint became the workplace’s unofficial mascot—and why it refuses to retire, no matter how many flashy new tools show up to challenge it.

Discover why PowerPoint is the glue that holds workplace communication together.

Discover why PowerPoint is the glue that holds workplace communication together.

25/06/2025

More than Pretty: Composition that Impacts Meaning, by Carmen Simon

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/06/more-than-pretty-composition-that-impacts-meaning.html

Just like in photography or painting, composition in slide design is key to making content engaging, clear, and memorable. Composition is the spatial relationship between all the elements on a slide. Whether it’s text, images, colors, or font choices, the way elements are arranged determines their look, feel, and meaning. Here is a real-world example where composition helped transform a presentation meant to convince a committee of the merits of rebuilding a hospital cafeteria.

Explore how smart slide composition transforms presentations—enhancing clarity, storytelling, and visual impact.

Explore how smart slide composition transforms presentations—enhancing clarity, storytelling, and visual impact.

20/06/2025

Hiding Slide Titles in PowerPoint, by Geetesh Bajaj

https://notes.indezine.com/2018/04/hiding-slide-titles-in-powerpoint.html

Slide titles in PowerPoint are more than just labels—they structure your presentation, enhance accessibility, and streamline navigation. But what if a visible title disrupts your slide design? Instead of deleting it entirely, you can opt for hidden titles, retaining all their benefits while keeping your layout clean. In this guide, we explore why hidden slide titles matter and share effective methods to conceal them without compromising functionality.

Explore reasons why you may want to hide slide titles and learn two ways to hide them.

Explore reasons why you may want to hide slide titles, and learn two ways to hide them. This is a much better option than deleting slide titles!

17/06/2025

PowerPoint and Presenting News: June 17, 2025

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The June 17, 2025 Indezine PowerPoint & Presenting News newsletter serves presentation professionals with a curated blend of PowerPoint updates and practical tips, step by step tutorials, fresh template downloads, a featured expert interview on storytelling, an inspiring weekly quote, and a well being article focused on resilience and support strategies.

Stay updated with the latest tutorials, tips, and news on PowerPoint and presentation techniques.

The June 17, 2025 Indezine PowerPoint & Presenting News newsletter serves presentation professionals with a curated blend of PowerPoint updates and practical tips, step by step tutorials, fresh template downloads, a featured expert interview on storytelling, an inspiring weekly quote, and a well...

13/06/2025

Reading View in PowerPoint 365 for Mac

https://www.indezine.com/products/powerpoint/learn/interface/365-mac/reading-view.html

PowerPoint 365 for Mac gives you several different “views” to work with—think of them like camera angles in a movie. Some are your all-time favorites, and then there are the unsung heroes—views that hang out quietly in the background, waiting for their big break. One of those under-the-radar features is Reading view. It’s like the understudy who knows the whole script but rarely gets called on stage. Give it a chance—it might surprise you with how smooth and useful it really is!

Learn about Reading View in PowerPoint 365 for Mac. This is the view that functions as an alternative to Slide Show view in PowerPoint, especially when you need access to your computer at the same time.

Learn about the Reading View in PowerPoint 365 for Mac. This is the view that functions as an alternative to Slide Show view in PowerPoint, especially when you need access to your computer at the same time.

12/06/2025

S.C.H.I.T. Deck: Conversation with Stephy Hogan

https://blog.indezine.com/2025/06/s-c-h-i-t-deck-conversation-with-stephy-hogan.html

Stephy Hogan is a designer, speaker, and accessibility advocate who turns frustrating digital experiences into inclusive, user-centered solutions. With 20+ years of experience and a background in both chemistry and design, she blends creativity with empathy to craft accessible, impactful presentations and digital products. Founder of the Presentation Guild, she’s known for making PowerPoint powerful, fun, and inclusive—and for championing design that truly works for everyone. In this conversation, Stephy discusses her recently launched S.C.H.I.T. Deck.

Explore Stephy Hogan’s playful, practical approach to accessibility with the S.C.H.I.T. Deck—design guidance that truly includes everyone.

    Stephy Hogan is a designer, speaker, and accessibility advocate who turns frustrating digital experiences into inclusive, user-centered solutions. With 20+ years of experience and a background in both chemistry and design, she blends creativity with empathy to craft accessible, impactful pre...