How to Create an Awesome Slide Presentation (for Keynote or Powerpoint)

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In this episode of SPI TV, I'm going to show you how to create an awesome slide deck for your next presentation, one that captivates your audience and supports your talk, not bores people to death and puts people to sleep.
I've performed dozens of presentations myself, and I take great pride in how I approach my slide deck. I'm always getting complimented on my slides, and I want the same to happen to you.
Creating great slides doesn't have to be difficult, and with a few simple rules and some guidelines to follow, you'll stand out as a top presenter the next time you're on stage or presenting in front of a group.
If you're interested in learning how to start an entire keynote or powerpoint presentation from scratch (including how to come up with ideas), watch this recent live stream where I walk you through this process, right from the start: • How to Start a Keynote...
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After 25 years of making presentations, finally, I found you to show me the right way to succeed. Thank you Pat!

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[@wordswellsaid]

As a public speaking + communication coach, I have to say these tips are SPOT ON! I share them all with my students and coaching clients. I tell them that your slides are like your outfit when you go on an interview. It's that extra something that shows your personality, but you mean business!

[@Monero_Monello]

1 correct slide size 2 avoid bullet points 3 Topic + at least 1 support image 4 Choose a style that you like 5 Keep the text on the top 6 Show a "road map" (how far you've gone into the presentation) 7 Use graphs and tables 8 Higlight the most important portions of your slides 9 Go dark during story time (take people's attention)

[@patflynn]

@@benjacoolen 🤔

[@desmondchew1286]

avoid bullet point but you help him do it🤔

[@Monero_Monello]

@@desmondchew1286 It's so people don't have to listen to that boring video lol

[@arshaady1615]

Bless you hehe.

[@ma1c0lm81]

thanks

[@VideoSchoolOnline]

Great tips Pat! I'm creating my first really hardcore webinar with slides - this will really help me out!

[@ABC-ho4te]

You have no idea how helpful this was. Usually I increase an educational videos speed but the way you speak and present is hypnotizing

[@robtownsend3058]

Brilliant! You've just forced me to redo my entire presentation. Not wasted time, you've shown me how much better it should and could be. Thank you.

[@papajani5206]

I'm a high school student from Hungary. I reached the finals of a national competition where i was to give a ppt presentation about a certain subject in Spanish. Didn"t know much about how to give a successful presentation, but thanks to this video I managed to rethink &reform my ppt skills and I actually won. Cheers man, really appreciate this vid.

[@Billy-wb2op]

I don't get it why so many people are complaining. This tutorial was very informative and got me hanging on the edge of my seat.

[@artmy3045]

Ikr, to be honest most of the presentation were soulless. Its It's just so boring that I become soulless during presenting just because i must do the slide format that lecture want me to. And it's also why I really enjoy this one.

[@LaRocqueAdrienne]

This was exactly what I was looking for and more- a tutorial on how to create an engaging presentation. You didn't waste any time. One of the best informative videos I've seen on any subject matter. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulgero]

Pat...this was so very helpful (even 3 years later)...and continues to affirm why you are one of the nicest and most helpful people on the internet..

[@KeithJamesDesigns]

Very nice job. I can't begin to tell you how many terrible presentations I've had to suffer through. There is absolutely no reason that someone can't create a a compelling presentation. Just take a few minutes and watch a couple of TED X presentations. 20 minutes seems to be the sweet spot.

[@jacobtyler7172]

Pat, your speaking skills are reaching very polished proportions....love the confidence too when delivering your tips....keep up the good work!

[@Tommy_BCA]

Jacob Tyler I am very not used to doing slides. But after listen all the thing that u have shared, its really triggers me and i can see how interested i am listening to the whole video without realizing it was 17min. U did a great job to get my attention. Really helpful. Thank you, thank you so much

[@Generic85578]

I've heard your name about 5,484,494 times in David Siteman Garland's Create Awesome Online Courses Facebook group. After the last time I FINALLY decided to check out your channel. Super happy I did. 100% Awesome-sauce right here. Thanks!

[@NelaDunato]

I have to say that when it comes to lectures and seminars, I actually do appreciate when the presentation covers all the key information and the lecturer makes it available for download or e-mails to all students, so I don't have to take notes for every single thing they say. I even print the presentation if it's extra valuable. I want to do this for my own students as well.

[@crstube]

That's why you also create a handout

[@NelaDunato]

@@crstube I find it unnecessary to create extra documentation when it can all be covered in the slides. My actual handouts are worksheets for practical assignments.

[@akistepinska]

I like point #6 - about adding information roadmaps. I haven't thought about it before but that is super helpful especially for a long presentation - share with your audience where they are in the presentation. Thank you Pat!

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[@AdelleRamcharan]

I WAS JUST GOOGLING THIS 3 DAYS AGO. Thanks Pat!

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[@aldous-theinsentient3281]

And this comment was 3 years ago

[@TheLawrencelions]

Incredibly creative! Easy to remember because the visuals were interesting and fun.

[@lightningenglish]

I love this, Pat! I've always loved your presentations, and now I have some actionable tips for making mine better! Thanks!!!

[@sandratiepermann3417]

This was super handy, thanks so much! Very clear, easy to understand, and completely achievable.

[@NilceiaSantos]

You rock!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Absolutey fantastic!

[@kellymontes7593]

Hey Pat! Thanks for the presentation. This was my first video to watch on this subject and I felt I learned a ton. So, muchas gracias.

[@DrewTaylorFreedom]

You the man Pat! Appreciate you sharing your knowledge freely so we can all learn from a master 🙏

[@patflynn]

I appreciate you Drew!

[@tarysullivan6251]

These are fantastic tips! Simple yet very effective. Thank you

[@abiodimayo9835]

I've just discovered your channel. What a fabulous and engaging presentation! When I saw 17minutes I thought oh gosh that's a bit long. But you made it seemless. I was engaged from start to finish.

[@maxnieder184]

Hey Pat, thanks for the great advice! You named two or three things that could be a gamechanger in my next presentation, so keep it up!

[@jessetan3112]

Gratitude SIR!!!! Thank you.

[@gracegirlstudies307]

thank you so much!!!! i have a power point presentation in the morning. i haven't done much. but now i feel more prepared :)))

[@RooseveltDavisJr]

Great Job Pat

[@joandemesa1135]

love this! so helpful. Thank you Pat Flynn

[@mervatel-deftar8412]

Pat you are the best. I really been preparing ppt since long time and i thought it was fine till i saw your video. I knew now how to make my ppt more life and impressing thanks a lot.

[@travelwell6049]

I'm due to present a case study, so this is great. I love the road map feature.

[@Deepen_Pardeshi]

This is more helpful and catchy than any other videos on how to give a presentation... U rock Flynn!!

[@sametteandroid3658]

Very helpful hints. Good information. We do put too much information on our slides and minimizing the fillers and maximizing the presenter's word impact is of value - Thanks.

[@dca1onge]

Great tips and video. Didn't know you were so good at creating great presentations! Well done.

[@dlaw5658]

Thank you so much for all the tips! My presentation is going to be awesome! woohoo!

[@mirian102]

Just in time to the presentation I need to create today. Thanks Pat! Can't wait to see the schools in Gana :)

[@denisewozniak]

This is extremely helpful. I particularly liked the tip of keeping the words at the top of the slide. I tried my first slideshare today. I wasn't embarrassed by it but see now how I could have done better. Thank you!

[@patflynn]

Hey everyone, if you'd like to skip the intro (which I would not recommend) and just get right into the tips, skip to about 2:20 in the timeline.

[@iEditus]

Pat, enjoyed your video and would like to get your feedback on something. What are your thoughts on creating a visually stunning slide show but with no voice over due to presenting to a foreign audience. All text would obviously be in the native language. Thanks

[@peterpeter5025]

Pat Flynn hello man. I have to do a powerpoint over a book. But the problem is that i can do slides like this cause i have to read something from the book and have to tell many informations what can i do i have really no idea what design i should choose and so on pls help i have only 2 weeks left

[@EzekJohnson]

Thank you, Pat.

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[@kenwu7]

Pat Flynn more like the 4th minute! 😡

[@RESULTSpjb]

Excellent and Creative techniques that will have a huge impact - Thank You!

[@eautumn7366]

I liked this a lot. I was required to watch it for a class and thought I would be bored but I really enjoyed it. Thank you!

[@thejoshthat]

jesus christ 4:08 finally! You know we have deadlines for our presentations right?

[@Brandi.Nicole]

It’s free. You suck! Lol Pat is awesome be grateful!

[@firebolt81zee24]

Daim bro! That's right hahaha I thought the tutorial already started. Because I wasn't paying attention. lel

[@alexx5797]

THANK YOUUU

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@@9007dodo Amen

[@abigaildemesa9113]

Great content here Pat! I was laughing all the way for 4 mins. I can really relate to this.

[@223richboy]

dude whole time I didn't realize you were giving a presentation Such a great time.

[@caua1865]

You're awesome. I've already know I shouldn't copy others slide presentations but I simply couldn't. However, now I can, after see your tips and principally listen to them. I can.

[@junelledominguez-cole5669]

I really appreciate this tutorial, very helpful

[@MohamedMusthfaRemzy]

This 3rd time I am watching your video - It helps a lot. Thank you Pat.

[@SlideFormation]

It's amazing this video is 6 yeras old and still up to date and relevant!

[@Synergist2112]

Quick useable tips! Thanks for your efforts non the listener's behalf.

[@srilankaholidays9175]

Fantastic presentation. Thank you

[@francisbaker1756]

This was very informative, thank you for your great tips.

[@powerpointpro3204]

Video starts at 4:15 But great video nevertheless :D

[@rajkumartiwari550]

Thanx for saving my time

[@monicar7926]

Thank you for that!

[@FMVFilms]

😂 you understood nothing i went to your video first and yet i had to come here. There is your clue .

[@rajendraghadge7847]

Thanks

[@cxon]

Realy helpfull! Thanx

[@SumitKumar-py4rx]

Thanks Pat for amazing video I am going to use this next time.

[@chiefnavydoc]

I totally love your video! thank you! I share it often...

[@michelleliulama6291]

Awesome tips for presenting! Thank you.

[@victormtz888]

Great tips will apply them on my first slide presentation.

[@jessicardz1417]

So many amazing tips hopefully I can put all of them to use and make an excellent presentation. Thank you for this video it was very helpful!

[@patflynn]

Thanks Jessica!

[@marioaguirref]

Gracias Pat!!! Very helpful!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@beautybyralu]

Once again, great tips Pat. Thank you! I do remember that pyramid in your slides, when you came to Maine last year :-) Your presentation was awesome and funny, xo

[@bernadineschacht8175]

Thank you for tips for a change of pace in presentations.

[@thwmarketingsocialmedia8537]

Wonderful presentation Pat some great advice here :) Thank you x

[@louiseforde5502]

Fantastic! I am a newbie so I really found this helpful.

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

Thank you for the great tips!

[@rayredmond8205]

Hi Pat! Thanks a lot and for your Global service. I travel a lot to various countries in need and what a good thing to give back. You information is good and I look to seeing more of your ways and means to making my Keynote address better!

[@cijackson1]

Thank you so much for such a better way to use PowerPoint!

[@AMacProOwner]

Going dark is just a miracle tool. Awesome.

[@SucceedEng]

Pat, you are a genius! Can’t wait to try your tricks! 😊

[@printcutstickcom5033]

Pat your doing wonderful work thanks so much!

[@ReverseMortgages1]

Thanks, Pat, I got some great ideas that will simplify my presentations and hold attention much better.

[@SaiedEshaghi]

you made me a believer out of "it's the little things that count". i am forever in your debt.

[@SquatSimp]

Wow wow wow-- this was fantastic! You helped me out more than you realize Pat. Hope you are doing well man

[@tasnimmahdiya1370]

Loved his "boom" after every tips.

[@katelynnlozano9658]

Thank you for the tips! I got a school presentation I gotta do this week and this will help me to create an engaging one at that!

[@kasunmsenarathne]

This guy is a pro. completely got every tips and every words. good job

[@SambaCooper231]

The presentation was helpful.

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[@ProphetessStarShadukaNam]

This is some awesome tips...i love it!

[@redrabbitization]

I'm taking notes of everything you mentioned on the slides Pat. I am applying for a job post, and I need to present something. Thanks for this.

[@Brandi.Nicole]

Hey it’s Pat! Have a presentation tomorrow and looked this up. Cool to see you made a video on it. Thanks!

[@johannnes.b8332]

wow you really are a Great presenter these 17mins just ran away great job!

[@kaloyantsilev]

Great tips as always, Pat! Just couple of things - first, after your dark slide, it is important that your next slide is not too bright. You don't want to blind people, especially if the room is dark. Second, Pat, it would be really helpful if you put any links in the description box so people can just copy-paste them. Thanks!

[@LA-wd3jq]

I think we've all been to a presentation where the topic was interesting, but you just wanna fall asleep. I never thought so much about things like how important is the fonts was. And I like roadmap thing - that's a real great idea. Great stuff Pat!

[@RemotePossibilities1]

You might like this short video about making the roadmap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp-bqpilo96HY6s

[@mranderson5005]

These tips are definitely helpful if you want to "catch" the audience without the need of many hardfacts like financial ratios. But if you present in front of a class in university or in front of your colleges on the job, than there is much more information that a presentation need to cover.

[@susanl2502]

Very professional. Nice job.

[@ShastaKath]

Thanks, Pat! Happy surfing, I hope!

[@BrianSims4]

Very Helful Tips to avoid losing your audience. Great examples.

[@Ayusakura64]

This was really helpful thank you

[@keithnmdowling]

Great guidance to a very positive use of keynote/ppt away from the corporate sense of use, well done, thank you.

[@puppyluvacademy4094]

Awesome!! I am so glad I stumbled upon this Slide Deck...'How to?'... Really great information! It made me want to dive right in and make an awesome slide presentation myself. Thank you for sharing!!

[@OldPain2GoStevenBlake]

Great tips thanks. I particularly like the dark slide idea as my presentations include a lot of story telling. Also like to trail across the top so it is obvious where we are and that there aren't hundreds of slides yet to go and the idea of just one line. Awesome

[@endme2827]

Thank you so much for the advice... I have a science project coming up, and I need to do a Powerpoint project for it.. using your amazing advice I hope I do good. Wish me luck! :)

[@DaveBrownBrutus]

Well done. This is a great guide. And I've seen a few...

[@ashleymusgrave5069]

Outstanding. Great video. Thank you.

[@brenny254]

Excellent presentation. Perhaps one of the most concise and informative presentation I've seen in a long time.

[@CoachKavanaugh]

This was very helpful. Thanks Pat

[@lorrainedzeka8463]

Wow thanks Pat , I found your video very helpful and easy to understand . Definitely a game changer for me .

[@sjprice1446]

thanks pat,,ive been waiting for a presentation video? dint know u can read minds!!! too now ...great job appreciate your effort !! flynn it to win it bro :)

[@tayloryoung9574]

Omg this helped A LOT!!!

[@lisamarieheman2867]

Thank you gave me tips on how to do a presentation. I am glad to hear about the bullet point because I want to be in control in telling the story.

[@sabrinasmith75]

Awesome! I'm putting together a slideshow and I'm excited how it will turn out based on these tips! Thank You