Discover the Roadmap to Engaging PowerPoint Presentations

[@JimFikes]

Leila, I've been teaching the Microsoft Office applications for over 20 years to students in higher education, and now, in my retirement, I'm working with high school students. After all these years and thousands of lessons and exams, I learn something new from you almost every time I watch one of your videos. When I have a student struggling with a concept or skill, I have them watch your presentation on that skill and they nearly always have that "Aha" moment teachers love to see. Thanks for all you do!

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you very much for the kind feedback Jim!

[@pranavwalia5400]

This is so heart-warming.

[@SuperJfuzz]

Took your advice - got recognized by global leadership. I recently had to prepare a overview showcasing a program I’ve been building to enable sales teams. Long story short, a conference of 200+ people went so well that word got up to the tops of the business and I think it’s about to help me secure my next position because other parts of the business now want to implement. People were really impressed with the look and delivery. Thank you, seriously.

[@LeilaGharani]

That's great Kevin. I'm glad my tutorials were helpful!

[@denconstutube]

I have said this before, but I think it is worth saying again - Excellent presentation and video. I have spent the better part of a month checking out all of your videos about Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, even your Finance videos. All of them are great! I have signed up for your Excel Training course and I am currently about 50% complete. I can not say enough good things about your work. You have the ability to explain procedures, techniques, and concepts in such a way that they are easy to understand and remember. I really appreciate all you are doing. You are truly a Master of Education, regardless of the topic. Thank you.

[@fidgetshouse]

Leila, I am a university educator, and this year you SAVED MY LIFE. It is very difficult to keep students engaged through lectures on Zoom, and I never know if they fall asleep if their camera is off. Your tips have helped me make engaging slides quickly, and my students always give me positive feedback, which tells me they are following along. Please, keep posting videos on presentations and PowerPoints!

[@tumipitsie7449]

Leila, thank you, thank you. Designing slides from scratch is time value destroyer.

[@LeilaGharani]

👍

[@kid123ik90ol]

Hi Leila, I have used all the things I learn from your videos in our office and everyone are impressed! Now everyone are starting to recognize my work.

[@LeilaGharani]

Great job! I'm happy to hear the tutorials are helpful for you.

[@SachinPatil-lc3bv]

Everytime I watch your video, things are new for me ... keep doing such great work to help us.

[@MsWatchdog]

I'm just in love with her home... it's absolutely gorgeous.. wish she does a tour of it.. loving it

[@angelinam6855]

Thanks Leila, this is a great tool for better presentation. I actually purchased it (simple slide has a promotion until 28-May - PowerPoint masterclass and their premium slides usd 99)

[@LeilaGharani]

Great to hear! Hope you'll like the templates and the course.

[@TienNguyen-wb2yv]

1. Use roadmaps for orientation 2. Only use essential text 3. Use supporting infographic 4. Reuse slide features

[@glassstone-ou1ot]

I literally didn't know anything about powerpoint, but I learn lots of things from you.❤

[@LeilaGharani]

That's great to hear!

[@neerajcreations207]

You're just superb. I'm going through your course on unlock VBA and visually effective Excel dashboards. The way you explain things is really nice. I just hope you introduce PowerPoint course too with same intensity and having such depth. Thanks a lot

[@LeilaGharani]

Awesome, thank you! Hmm, PowerPoint course. Let me think about that :)

[@MrAkhantus]

and she comes with her cute smile, and i believe, i can learn everything, if she is the teacher :) Thank you Leila, you are the best...

[@LeilaGharani]

You are so kind

[@geoffreykeane1364]

Enlighting video. It made me see how Road maps can make a Powerpoint Presentation , massively more interesting and engaging.

[@AP-eb8hd]

Awesome job once again. I come here just with the expectation that there is something new I'll learn and it always happens !!

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad to hear it Arnold!

[@arfanahmed8225]

I am one of your subscriber who eagerly waiting for your PowerPoint videos step by step topic just like Excel. If Possible please make more videos on Infographic and chart related slide/topics.

[@paulburke8892]

Just bought some slides. These are incredible. Way better than even the ones you showed on the video.

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you're satisfied Paul. We're really happy with these templates.

[@Chanskos5]

Paul, May I ask about the slides? These are slides, or icons ? Is it easy to have access on them and edit them? The company is trustworthy?

[@anthonykago4428]

This is some awesome information thanks fro sharing. A few years ago i managed a movie theatre and we had monthly employee meetings. Most of my employees were teenagers and keeping them engaged was a hard task. What I found to also work well was adding trivia questions with pictures or small video clips during the presentation. This kept them from reaching for their phones due to boredom. I also chose different background images with bright colors on each topic slide to keep them expecting something new to look forward to. I miss my time there.

[@LeilaGharani]

These are great tips. Thanks for sharing Anthony.

[@wayneedmondson1065]

Hi Leila.. another super video and great tip. Was not aware of Simple Slides before today. Worth mentioning that it is very affordable.. even their premium access.. a one time (reasonable) fee for the entire library and perpetual updates. And, there are less expensive options for those satisfied with more limited access. Save time and leverage off the creativity and consistency offered in this product.. seems like a killer deal to me. Thanks for sharing it. As always.. learned something new and interesting today at your channel. Thanks and Thumbs up!!

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you Wayne. We're really happy with their slides. Glad you like the offer too.

[@bondifan]

I cant access simple slides, is it only available in the US?@@LeilaGharani

[@AD-dj9zq]

you really give a huge effort on each of your videos

[@primephoto-architekturinne4336]

Great tips, Leila. Besides well designed layout, graphics and structure for a presentation I would like to add another proven base rule for PPTs - it‘s called 10 - 20 - 30, which means maximum 10 slides per 20 minutes with no less than 30 points font size for text. Thus as a presenter I am forced not to REPEAT the slides‘ contents but to EXPLAIN them. Which in turn keeps up the attention of the audience.

[@LeilaGharani]

Excellent tip. Thanks for sharing!

[@tuulistewart5875]

Wonderful presentation again!! 🚀Thank you for being there 4 us 🤩

[@saptharishi1974]

Thank you so much and respect, brilliant delivery of content and admire your communication style 👃

[@LeilaGharani]

My pleasure!

[@gabriellaprievara7379]

Thank you Leila, this was a great video again! Reuse slides: a very good feature I didn't know about. Simple slides free slides are really great, I'm thinking of buying them.

[@LeilaGharani]

Great to hear Gabriella!

[@gurmeetsingh-cq6br]

Your method of explanation is very good. It seems your involvement is whole heartedly. Yes though you had a business intent also nevertheless still it is a learning video. 👍

[@aravindgowda9375]

Madam, Thanks for your information and it will helpful for everyone. Your are my teacher for Excel and other MS office. Once again thanks for your work.

[@LeilaGharani]

I'm happy to hear that :)

[@sherko965]

I thought that you are master in Excel only, but I find that you are Jack of all , many thanks

[@lhichojr3709]

Leila, your slides are really great. Best regards from Brazil. Sucessos e felicidades.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you so much!

[@vijayarjunwadkar]

Thank you Leila for another great video on PowerPoint! Would like to see more subjects in your offerings to enjoy your teaching!

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you liked the video. There will be more :)

[@joshjillson5433]

This has always been my Achilles heal, and as I transition into t=my new corp role, I can see so much potential - especially with the MS ‘fluid framework’ possibilities - national cohesiveness and serious engaging visuals when presenting some “dry metrics.”

[@chh8860]

My two cents ... I have been a "fan" for quite a while and frequently visit, revisit (and revisit again) instructional videos on both your KZbin channel and main website. Your delivery, clarity and content is 'always' excellent. I have forwarded your KZbin channel and XelPlus webpage to dozens of people. Your general design advice in many of your videos is to "keep it simple" (i.e. tables, charts and visualizations). The recurring theme in "Visualization Secrets" is, "... keep it 'simple' … keep it 'clear' … keep it 'consistent'. So … diplomatically and respectfully … it is with some trepidation that I point out that recent presentations seem to have drifted a bit from that advice by using distracting set locations. The earlier presentations were focused on the "Essential Leila" presenting the material. But recently the different settings divert my attention and I start looking around the background … what is that next to the lamp? … what is on the table? … what is on the bookshelf? The videos from a few years ago was simply the "Essential Leila" … no frills, no other enhancements were necessary. The Essential Leila is simply the best … IMHO. Unsolicited comments to be sure … but to be VERY clear, I remain a HUGE fan … your work is unparalleled … and so VERY much appreciated.

[@LeilaGharani]

I guess I just got tired of seeing myself in front of a white background all the time. And it's KZbin, so it should be a bit entertaining as well. My courses will remain focused on the essentials without frills. But point taken. In the end I make the videos for you and my audience and if the settings come across as too distracting we'll dial it down a bit. Thank you for taking the time to comment and I really appreciate your ongoing support! 😘

[@chh8860]

@@LeilaGharani - " … I guess I just got tired of seeing myself in front of a white background all the time....". Candidly, I did not think about that. But for me I liked the consistency of delivery … and focus on presentation. " … And it's KZbin, so it should be a bit entertaining as well...." You are plenty entertaining with your "own" style. Waaaay to many of your competitors (weak competitors) are into their own self-promotion (not the material) … and try to be funny … try to act zany … play 'dress-up' … think their delivery is clever … and it all falls flat. For your material, viewers tune in for content … and you deliver that superbly. To be clear … I love … love … love your work … time … time and time again.

[@chh8860]

FYI … As you recommended, I did download and reviewed the Slide Pack … and you were 'spot on' in your assessment …(again... no surprise to me) … terrific time saving options … I have not purchased yet but surely will … thank you for the tip.

[@vida1719]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Awesome presentation about presentations!

[@LeilaGharani]

Thanks for watching!

[@fernandocaceres9930]

Many thanks Leila!! Your ideas are very usefull

[@LeilaGharani]

You're welcome Fernando 😊

[@fbernzcamaya3674]

Leila, i have to watch this many times because the first time I just want to look at you...you are so gorgeous here..thanks for all the professional tips in this topic.

[@williamwhistler8435]

I am an architect and environmental consultant. I have always attempted to use visual images photos & graphs (I'm a visual guy!) and limited the use of text or lists and never just "read" out the text of any slide. Why listen to the presenter when you can just read the slide? I am a passionate speaker so I wanted to "add" to the information on the slide to enhance its intended meeting. However, the organization of the topics towards a holistic goal has always been challenging. I like this visual "roadmap" idea and will check to simpleslides. Thank you for another great video:)

[@LeilaGharani]

Good points, William. Hope you'll like Simple Slides.

[@vinaypatel397]

Simply best. Thank you.

[@mamishin3199]

سپاس فراوان. واقعا مسلط به موضوع هستین

[@ReactionSquad158]

@LeilaGharani You and your Teaching way Marvelous...

[@amrabdalaziz8422]

thank you so much for the great content - keep it up

[@anillpatel]

Another great video Leila. This will save me some of the pitfalls you experienced...,

[@rulliajigunawan1850]

Thanks for always giving us the cool idea and tips, especially in Excel course. Your job is great. Your course is help me to get so many solution in my job. It is a lot for me. Thanks a lot for you.

[@LeilaGharani]

Great to hear! I'm glad you like the course.

[@holly5998]

Where can I get that first road map graphic? I love it! Great for a town hall.

[@Spudgun81]

Useful tips in this video. There are so many PPT template sites online I never know which one to choose, so it's good to have a recommendation from a trusted source.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you! I'm really happy with their slides and service.

[@mcardio1287]

درود بر لیلا خانم : دلیل اینکه فارسی می نویسم این است که سال جدید را تبریک خدمتتان تبریک بگویم. چون بهتر به دل میشینه. آموزشهای شما عالی هستند.

[@StepsToAchieve]

Thanks! Re-Use is a great tip and I like the recommendation.

[@LeilaGharani]

My pleasure. Glad you liked it!

[@edriddick1386]

Hi Leila, it would surely be help if you shared how you created this video or your videos. You used multiple shot views from frontal to 1/4 side views. Likely you had multiple cameras, even a camera person. I believe you used a teleprompter. Please show us how you create your teaching videos. Thanks.

[@MrBeketibor]

Very useful video, Leila. Could you please give us more tips on how to create engaging presentations?

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you like it Tibor. We'll see what else we can put together :)

[@michelekennedy1711]

These are great tips! Thank you. I went ahead and purchased the Simple Slides, hoping to find 3 of the ones you show in this video and I can't find them anywhere. They are the pencil graphic you show with "Steps to becoming smart" and the target with heading "Steps to Merge Target" and the road & symbols with heading "Mastering Excel Dynamic Arrays". Where do I find those 3 graphics?

[@aleemaza]

Thanks Leila your input always improve my skills

[@pravindthakur]

Good to know about organizing topic.

[@joshmura8124]

Please more on powerpoint!

[@investwithstuph5887]

I love your channel, you upped my level so much in excel and ppt. Your are amazing!. The tool is powerful only when you know how to use it. And there you make wonders. 🌻🌻

[@LeilaGharani]

Wow, thank you!

[@investwithstuph5887]

@@LeilaGharani please tell me how I can ' improve my ppt presentation on my channel. What s your thoughts?

[@drfrankbuck]

Didn't know about the "reuse slides" feature. Will check it out.

[@LeilaGharani]

It can really come in handy.

[@abobobo943]

Nice and good idea. Thank you.

[@lipsofcolorj4963]

Absolutely enjoyable to view your vedioes..I am a primary educator and I an.learming so much form you🎈🎈

[@LeilaGharani]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

[@mrbanna208]

Impressive advice

[@liezlcornelissen9781]

Leila, thanks for the interesting video. You have given me a good idea about how to make my slides interesting for students. Do you have any videos about how to gamify a Powerpoint presentation?

[@josephvotta6698]

Hi Leila, Great content - Thank you! But, who chose that dark, Vito Corleone office as your set? With all these great Powerpoint design tips, I am shocked at your set for this video!

[@lgvdbroek]

Hi Leila (yellow bird :-) Nice video as usual. Processional intro location. Warm and atmospheric. As you know I was also (just like Jim Fikes) a MS Office trainer for about 29 years by New Horizons. It turns out to be a glorification to watch your videos. Regards, Leo, Rotterdam.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you Leo for the kind feedback!

[@lgvdbroek]

@@LeilaGharani You are welcome BTW: Processional = Professional :-)

[@jayaseelanpeter]

Wow. Ur video setup is upgraded. Camera angles, lighting & shadow, background. Keep it up. Looks great 👍😊👌

[@LeilaGharani]

Thanks a lot. We wanted to change it up a bit 😊

[@mohammadashiq9996]

thank you Leila very useful informations

[@DRuiz47]

Good tricks for ppt presentations!! Nice ones the simple slides!! thanks a lot for the info

[@rasoulkhoshravan5912]

Great content like as always. Thanks Leila

[@LeilaGharani]

My pleasure!

[@TsiriniainaRakotonirina]

I finished already that Course using that roadmap and it was really great. Me with Excel after the course was a different person than when I started. I can confirm the effectiveness of that approach.

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you liked the course and my visualization!

[@afzaalahmed9565]

What a sweet way of teaching

[@LeilaGharani]

Thank you!

[@chrizwhizfren2400]

Well yes ... but no worries after emco over will focus in ur classes more ...you are talented

[@decemberrain1609]

Thank you so much this info is great u have been such a big help I have got the simple slides ppts also ..thank u for u help..love from India

[@LeilaGharani]

You are so welcome!

[@haythamelmaghawry2845]

Dear Leila, Thank you for the video as usual very informative and simple. 🙂princess🙂

[@LeilaGharani]

You're welcome 😊

[@budgetconsultant8753]

Leila , Your teach very useful & I get more benefits. thank you .

[@LeilaGharani]

Happy to hear that!

[@jscotttalley]

Leila, this is an awesome video! thanks for sharing. Jeff

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you liked it Jeff!!

[@dunderform9272]

I learned: Roadmaps is a good thing. This video: More than half of the content was a commercial for simple slides.

[@50majeedkhan]

Thanks for support

[@akshayjoshiiii]

Hey Leila, i basically want a solution of my problem. I have to work with interpolation formula often and i do have to type that very often. That's why i want a dynamic solution. Can You please make a video on that.

[@thepowerpointclub2820]

Great Tip, Leila

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you think so!

[@Saddam-Abdulameer]

Well Done

[@shakiraasfoor7599]

Me too

[@chrizwhizfren2400]

Wish too settle in australia...god bless

[@Sarunsherief]

Thank You for sharing all the cool tricks 🙏 Always learning something new from your videos . Please share more on Windows OS.

[@LeilaGharani]

Thanks, will do!

[@SamiaFirminoPinto]

Greattt!!!

[@johnborg5419]

Thanks Leila : )

[@sreenivasnair3926]

Pls suggest How to upload bulk data to Google sheet In that time most of employees work from home spend in to Google sheet ,to update many type of data to one by one ,our Excel data how to upload bulk in one time ?

[@kazeemolalekan3730]

Hello Leila, Thanks for the tutorial as always. However, i tried opening the link - site can't be reached , any reason why ?

[@MsWatchdog]

Why do you want to reach her?

[@eduardosanchezromero2958]

good morning Leila Please record videos with subtitles in Spanish ... I make this request for the Spanish-speaking community that speaks English. I appreciate taking this suggestion into account. Blessings

[@LeilaGharani]

I will try! Thanks for the feedback Eduardo.

[@jigarjoshi8215]

Have u elaborate about queries & connections?

[@reynaldotabulo9936]

Hi Leila will you really recommend Simple Slides? Is this really good?

[@LeilaGharani]

I do. I really like their slides.

[@reynaldotabulo9936]

Hi Leila, thanks for honest feedback.👍😊🙏

[@jasonipfatsiong2062]

I def talk to much in presenting...so all leanings are valuable...

[@cedricericnkazi9238]

Thanks, this is good stuff

[@LeilaGharani]

Glad you like it Cedric!

[@cedricericnkazi9238]

Leila,,, I have been following your KZbin video on Excel and PowerPoint. I am really enjoying it. How can I subscribe to your website. I am already following on KZbin. I am a Project Manager, so I need these skills for my job.

[@darrylmorgan]

Hi Leila!Really Helpful Tips And Ideas..Thank You :-)

[@LeilaGharani]

You're so welcome Darryl!

[@hosseinhosseinpoor4845]

thanks

[@MrSrikantkumar]

Hello Leila. I really liked your video. Can you please demonstrate how to make pencil roadmap that you showed

[@LeilaGharani]

I used a template from Simple Slides for that.

[@alexter2o2]

I barely have any experience presenting in a professional environment hopefully this helps.

[@peshrawjawad]

thank you so much,

[@robertakwasiadjei8223]

Thanks Leila

[@NoSYRTV_123]

I am bigg fan of yours, I m learning many functions and skills of everything thank u so much for ur great work

[@LeilaGharani]

It's my pleasure

[@roelvermeulen1]

I feel this whole video is one giant advertising for Simple Slides. :-(

[@arjasarkar13]

How can be reconcile for a payment received against the list of outstanding that we have in our system. Is there any trick, or shortcut or formula for it.

[@scotolivera8207]

Weird that you didn't make a course by now on PowerPoint presentation same as corporate chars course

[@kiranvurukuti4843]

Leila, question. How to automate PowerPoint shapes from Excel.

[@farizkaalwahida6570]

Your vid is superb . . .

[@LeilaGharani]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@erajefr]

Not sure giving a roadmap make a curious audience. Think of a movie that starts sharing the plot with the chain of actions. How interesting is it to sit through the whole film after given that information?

[@satekeeper]

I agree. It seems truly necessary only when the audience can't follow what you said the presentation is about or your actual content delivery. And I find lots of outlines/roadmaps/signposting/summary slideshow content to clutter the slides, repeat things redundantly, and bore me if I was actually paying any attention.

[@josiecorpus7181]

How do you use a road map when the agenda topics are not related just are under a common theme?