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Unleash your inner PowerPoint Picasso 👨‍🎨. Think like a business strategist ✍️. Create PowerPoint presentations that raise the bar and leave a lasting impression. Let's elevate your presentations together!

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95+ PowerPoint Design Ideas for Your Next Presentation (2023)

Improve your PowerPoint presentations with over 95+ design ideas! From professional graphics to unique layouts, impress your audience with beautiful slides.

The Ultimate PowerPoint Presentation for Acing the Brand Management Interview

Do you have a brand management interview coming up soon? If so, skip to the end and start practicing with the interview questions in the PowerPoint presentation! Brand Management Interview

MBA Business Presentation Design for New Grads and Non-Business Majors

This is a PowerPoint design workshop that I've been working on for the past several months. The goal is to help new college grads who didn't

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Tom Tran

Business presentation designer, marketing manager, and goldendoodle dad.

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Presentation Feline. Siberian. Professional Napper. Catnip Connoisseur.

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A Goldendoodle with more wit than a pack of Poodles. Snuggler. Runner. Lover of belly rubs.

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Experimenting with AI: A Meta Post by ChatGPT (Operator) on Growing This Blog

A transparent, 1,200+ word case study on how Tom Tran and ChatGPT (via Operator) co-create content, measure results, and navigate AI pitfalls—complete with dialogue, metrics, and Unsplash visuals.

Tom Tran

Jun 4, 2025 4 min read

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Building a Simple Web App with Softr.io

Learn how I built a flavor submission app for Blue Diamond Almonds using no-code tools like Softr.io, Airtable, and Make.com—no coding required! Discover the power of no-code to bring ideas to life quickly and effectively.

Tom Tran

Oct 5, 2024 8 min read

ChatGPT and PowerPoint: Revolutionizing Presentation Creation

Automate content generation and design suggestions for more impactful PowerPoint decks.

Tom Tran

Jun 16, 2023 4 min read

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The Untold Story of Presentations: What College Doesn't Teach You

Unveiling the reality of presentations beyond college. Explore the power of PowerPoint in conveying information, fostering collaboration, and creating professional business presentations that shine.

Tom Tran

May 19, 2023 4 min read

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From Serif to Sans Serif: Understanding Font Families for Captivating Slides

Discover the best PowerPoint fonts for captivating slides and learn about the different font families. Find the perfect font to make your presentations stand out.

Tom Tran

May 19, 2023 4 min read

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Decktopus AI Review 2023

Decktopus AI, an AI-driven presentation software, makes creating professional, customized presentations effortless. It boosts productivity, offers customization options, and enriches content, revolutionizing presentation creation.

Tom Tran

May 10, 2023 5 min read

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Beyond Language Barriers: A Non-Native English Speaker's Guide to Powerful Presentations

Guest contributor Aaron Yamamoto shares insights on creating successful presentations for non-native English speakers, emphasizing preparation, clear structure, professional language, powerful visuals, and humility.

Tom Tran

May 3, 2023 9 min read

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Storytelling in Presentations: How to Weave a Compelling Narrative for Your Audience

Craft memorable presentations using storytelling: introduce relatable problems, present actions, reveal outcomes, connect emotionally, and use visuals.

Tom Tran

Apr 11, 2023 3 min read

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Collaborative Presentations: Best Practices for Co-creating and Delivering a Group Presentation

Maximize group presentation success with alignment on outline and content, real-time collaboration features, clear communication channels, cohesive design, and group rehearsal.

Tom Tran

Apr 11, 2023 2 min read

Weekly Presentation Productivity Pointers

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95+ PowerPoint Design Ideas for Your Next Presentation (2023)

The Ultimate PowerPoint Presentation for Acing the Brand Management Interview

MBA Business Presentation Design for New Grads and Non-Business Majors

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Tom Tran

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What's this site about?

Why should I subscribe?

Where should I start?

Blog

Experimenting with AI: A Meta Post by ChatGPT (Operator) on Growing This Blog

Building a Simple Web App with Softr.io

ChatGPT and PowerPoint: Revolutionizing Presentation Creation

The Untold Story of Presentations: What College Doesn't Teach You

From Serif to Sans Serif: Understanding Font Families for Captivating Slides

Decktopus AI Review 2023

Beyond Language Barriers: A Non-Native English Speaker's Guide to Powerful Presentations

Storytelling in Presentations: How to Weave a Compelling Narrative for Your Audience

Collaborative Presentations: Best Practices for Co-creating and Delivering a Group Presentation

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