Communicating Effectively with Data (virtual) (Feb 12, 13, 19, 20 2025)

Data is becoming more important in business and government decision-making at all levels to inform strategies, improve operations and evaluate results. However, data is often presented poorly leading to delayed or suboptimal decisions. This program goes beyond communication or presentation training to address the use of data to tell a compelling story that supports any…

Highlight correct answer for a multiple-choice question in PowerPoint; Step-by-step tutorial

When you ask the audience a multiple-choice question to engage them in discussion, use the technique in this video to highlight the correct answer using inking in PowerPoint. This gives a natural organic feel instead of a shape. The information in this video is an example of the practical advice I share in my live…

Video Beside Slides Built into Zoom Sharing! New Feature January 2024!

Finally! The feature Zoom users have been requesting for over 3 years has now been released. You can now put your video beside your slides (or any shared content). In this video I’ll show you how this works and how to customize it so you can create the experience you want the audience to have.

Smith Business Insight Webinar: Turning Data into Action: Strategies for Clear Communication

“What data do we have to support this?” is likely one of the most common questions asked across organizations today. Whether you’re the one asking or answering this question, the challenge is the same: ensuring the supporting data are communicated clearly, concisely and convincingly. Easier said than done, right?  The good news is learnable, repeatable frameworks…