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Thoughts on presentations, design, and finding a better way to share ideas.
How to Pick the Right Tool for Your Next Deck
The presentation tool you choose shapes the entire experience of building slides. Here's how to think about that choice before you commit.
Why Your Slides Don't Need to Be Perfect
The pursuit of the perfect deck is a trap. Here's what I learned when I stopped trying to make flawless slides and started making real ones.
The Best Presentation I Ever Made Took 15 Minutes
The most memorable deck I ever delivered wasn't the one I spent weeks polishing. It was the one I almost didn't give.
I Tried Five AI Presentation Tools So You Don't Have To
A personal, honest comparison of five tools that promise to make your slides better. Here's what actually happened when I used each one.
What Nobody Tells You About Giving a Presentation
The most honest advice I can give about standing in front of a room — after years of doing it badly and eventually getting a little better.
The Moment My Slides Stopped Looking Generic
I'd been making the same kind of slides for years. Then I noticed one small detail that changed how I think about visual design entirely.
Why I Stopped Dreading Presentation Prep
For years I dreaded opening PowerPoint. Then I discovered a different way to think about slides — and it changed everything about how I present.