The Presentation Podcast

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e254 - Confessions of a Reluctant AI Presentation...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/09/22

Episode #254 (Part B) - Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic buzzword. AI is a practical, transformative force in business workflows, AND, for the world of presentation design, AI has become part of our workflows. Troy Chollar (TLC Creative Services) and Nolan Haims (Nolan Haims Creative) share their firsthand experiences and insights on how AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, and standalone image AI Tools like Adobe Firefly and others are reshaping the way

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02:23

e254 Part A - BRB, we're at the Presentation Summit

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/09/15

Short episode with a welcome from Troy Chollar of TLC Creative Services and a note that next week, September 22, will be the real episode.

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45:18

e253 - What Makes the Presentation Summit 2026 a...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/09/01

Episode 253 welcomes Presentation Summit founder Rick Altman to chat with hosts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haims about the upcoming 2026 Presentation Summit. Celebrating its 24th year, the Summit remains the gold standard for presentation training and networking. It is a fully virtual event, globally accessible (for both attendees and presenters!), a packed schedule with the industry's best presentation instructors, and amazing non-industry guest keynotes. Want to know what makes

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01:09:36

e252 - Midyear Check - Where Do You Use "AI" for...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/08/18

Episode 252 - As we reach the midpoint of 2026, the world of presentations is still undergoing a transformation, driven by the rapid evolution of AI. So in this episode, we're joined by presentation experts who share their real-world experiences, frustrations, and triumphs with AI-powered tools for their PowerPoint workflows! Across all conversations, a clear theme emerged: AI is a powerful assistant, but not a replacement for human expertise. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes

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57:18

Wait! Clients Are Using AI for Their Slides Already!?

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/08/04

Let's face it: the Future of Presentation Design is going to involve AI. The world of presentation design is undergoing a seismic shift. In episode 251 of the Presentation Podcast, Troy Chollar and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services pull back the curtain on how they see AI is transforming the way presentations are created, delivered, and managed, especially for corporate clients. Drawing from their recent experience supporting the presentation design for a large sales conference, they offer

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55:26

e250 - Here's An Interesting AI-Presentation Use Case

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/07/21

Episode 250 of the Presentation Podcast brings together industry experts Troy Chollar, Sandy Johnson, Nolan Hames for a deep dive into how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workflow of professional presentation design. Drawing from a real-world case study Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services talks about a real-world success story that is literally at the intersection of AI and presentation design. Lori shares how an end client leveraged AI to develop a reference presentation before

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01:13:10

e249 - Exploring the Balance Between AI Assistance...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/07/07

Episode #249, In this podcast episode, Troy, Nolan, and Sandy explore how AI is reshaping presentation design today. The conversation revolves around the two key spaces where AI operates: thinking (e.g. outlining, structuring) and design (e.g. visuals, layouts). While all three agree AI enhances efficiency, they also agree AI is not set to replace human storytelling, editorial judgment, and contextual understanding in professional presentation design. Ultimately, as AI produces "good enough"

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50:31

e248 - Nashville, Vectors, and Paper Puzzles: Nolan...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/06/16

Episode #248, As the world of graphic design continues to expand, the boundaries between traditional design disciplines and presentation design are blurring. And Creative Pro Week, a premier design conference brings together designers, creatives, and presentation experts. This episode Troy has a behind-the-scenes conversation with Nolan Haims hearing about his upcoming CreativePro Week talks, the process, and his expectations for the event. They also talk about the growing importance of presentation

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01:24:59

PowerPoint is Amanda Dalton's Swiss Army Design Tool...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/06/02

Episode 247: Unlock the power of PowerPoint in ways you may not have imagined. In this episode, Troy, Sandy, and Nolan are joined by Amanda Dalton, a seasoned graphic designer turned presentation and instructional design expert, to explore how PowerPoint can be a central tool for presentation design, video creation, and instructional storytelling. In today's ever-evolving world of digital communication, few tools are as versatile, or as underestimated, as PowerPoint. Amanda shares her

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01:00:44

Are PowerPoint Templates In Our Future?

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/05/19

Episode #246 - New episode of The Presentation Podcast now available! In this episode, Troy, Sandy, and Nolan discuss the value and challenges of PowerPoint templates. They agree that well-built templates save time, make brand consistency easier, and improve efficiency. But everyone also agrees PowerPoint templates are frequently misused, broken, or ignored. While AI tools can generate content and slides, that is not the same as creating slides with the backend formatting and presets of template

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56:44

e245 - Inside the Creative Process: Designing a...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/05/05

In episode 245 of The Presentation Podcast, Troy and Lori Chollar of TLC Creative Services give us access to their team's design process by pulling back the curtain of a completed partnership pitch deck project. This project got them thinking about how we all approach presentation design. Everything starts before a single slide is designed with understanding and defining the purpose and type of presentation this is, which then influences the visual design and on-slide messaging. Their candid

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01:04:31

e244 - When Bullet Points Go So Bad They Are Not Needed

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/04/21

In Episode 244 of the Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan use a real client slide as a case study to discuss when bullet points hurt rather than help a slide. Join the conversation as they explore how unnecessary bullets clutter slides, disrupt narrative flow, and actually reduce audience retention. Get into design alternatives, and if bullet points are needed in numbered lists, icon layouts, diagrams, timelines and visual hierarchies. Oh, and they also catch up on recent

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01:12:17

e243, 100+ Hours for an Eight-Minute Presentation...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/04/07

In episode 243 of the Presentation Podcast, Troy Chollar of TLC Creative Services, has a conversation with certified speaking professional John Chen. They discuss the immense amount of unseen effort behind every presentation. The conversation focuses on John's eight-minute keynote at a Canadian Association of Professional Speakers event, and the 100+ hours of preparation, collaboration with coaches, technical stagecraft, that preceded the actual presentation delivery. Listen in to hear about the

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01:03:34

e242 - Is Your Content a Presentation or a Document?

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/03/17

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42:20

e241 - Behind the Scenes: Lori Chollar's Ultrawide...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/03/03

In episode 241 of the Presentation Podcast we talk with Lori Chollar, CEO of TLC Creative Services, Inc. We get a behind-the-scenes look at Lori's experience presenting at CreativePro's Presentation Design Conference. Lori shares insights into the process of being asked to present, preparing her session content, and the conference experience. On the presentation side, we talk about the technical and creative challenges, workflow tips, and the evolution of presentation technology as related to

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56:53

e240 - From Sofia to London: We Chat with Boris...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Episode #240 - In this latest episode of The Presentation Podcast, our hosts, Troy Chollar of TLC Creative, Sandy Johnson, and Nolan Haimes are joined by Boris Hristov, founder of the Present to Succeed conference. Listen in as they discuss the unique dual-location format for 2026 (taking place in both London and Sofia!). Boris shares insights on speaker selection, branding, and their high production values for the conference. Plus tips for using AI and design tools in presentations. And,

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01:05:30

Behind the Curtain: A Day in the Life of a...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/02/03

In episode 239 of The Presentation Podcast, hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan share a behind-the-scenes look at their daily lives as professional presentation designers. They talk about how a good amount of their work happens outside PowerPoint, from project management, client communication, travel logistics, and their go-to tech tools for not only presentation design, but running a design agency. Join our conversation for a closer look at the complexity and creativity involved in daily activities of

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01:03:57

Presentation Pitfalls with John Polk

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/01/20

Episode #238 - The latest episode of The Presentation Podcast brings together hosts Troy, Sandy, and Nolan with special guest John Polk—author, workshop leader, and consultant—to discuss his new book, Presentation Pitfalls: Ten Traps Business Professionals Fall Into and How to Avoid Them, which he co-authored with Justin Hunsaker. This episode is a goldmine for anyone who wants to elevate their business presentations, offering deep insights into the most common mistakes professionals make and,

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01:09:51

e237 - Presentation Predictions for 2026: AI, Design,...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2026/01/06

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49:22

The Ultimate Holiday Mashup: Snow, Gadgets, PPT...

The Presentation Podcast ·

2025/12/16

Episode #236, Hey there, your friendly host with Holiday Cheer from The Presentation Podcast! As we wrap up another fantastic year, I wanted to share some highlights from our latest episode, "The Ultimate Holiday Mashup: Snow, Gadgets, PPT Add-ins, Books and Wish Lists!" This festive episode is packed with tech recommendations, book suggestions, and some heartfelt reflections from myself and amazing co-hosts, Nolan and Sandy. Listen now! Full Episode Show Notes

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