Books & Videos to improve the effectiveness of your PowerPoint presentations

The Visual Slide Revolution: Transforming Overloaded Text Slides Into Persuasive Presentations

Selected as one of the Top 10 Business Books of 2008 by The Globe and Mail, this book shares a five-step method you can use to create persuasive visuals. Learn more and download a free chapter.
102 Tips to Communicate More Effectively Using PowerPoint

Increase the impact of your message with practical tips on Structure, Slide Design, Content, and Delivery.  The Globe and Mail said "If presentations are part of your life, this book is probably mandatory for you – it’s that rich."  Learn more.
PowerPoint How-To Webinar recording

Seventy-five minutes of practial, easy to implement tips for creating persuasive visuals. See the full list of topics covered and learn more.
The webinar covers:
  • Creating effective text on your slides
  • Working with photos and images in PowerPoint
  • Using screen captures effectively
  • Introduction to hyperlinking
  • Animation techniques
  • Delivery tips
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Short How-To Videos for only $1.99 each

In only a few minutes, you can learn the exact technique you need to create a graph, diagram or many other key techniques. See the list of videos available and download two videos for free.
Videos on Creating Visuals

These longer videos (25-40 minutes each) go into depth on creating a certain type of visual. You'll see how to design the visual and then how to create it in both PowerPoint 2003 and 2007. See the list of videos available and preview each one.
Slide Makeover Video Collections

The best of my PowerPoint slide makeover videos have been gathered into two collections: one on transforming text slides into visuals and one on making visuals and data clear. See the list of videos in each collection.
How to Create and Deliver Effective Web Presentations

Web presentations are different than in-person presentations. With this video, you'll be able to use WebEx, GoToMeeting, Live Meeting or other web meeting services to create and deliver your presentation effectively. See everything this video covers.