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PowerPoint surgery Online Masterclass is now live – saving the world from Death by Powerpoint!

05/11/2014

Well, I’ve gone and done it! After the success of my PowerPoint Surgery book and training sessions I have spent the last few months writing, developing, filming and pulling together the PowerPoint Surgery Online Masterclass, and I’m proud to say it’s now live: Grab your free video now by visiting www.powerpointsurgery.com

Powerpoint Surgery Live – Weds 25th June, Bradford, West Yorkshire

29/05/2014

Yes, I’ve done it! Powerpoint Surgery is going live on Weds 25th June (not an England match!) and you are invited: See more info and book now here. Powerpoint* Surgery Live – How to make great slides + your message stick! Wednesday, 25 June 2014 from 10:00 to 15:30 (BST) Bradford, United Kingdom Event Details…. Do you […]

I’m in the Telegraph and Argus with Powerpoint Surgery

13/03/2014

“Twenty years of enduring dull and unclear slide presentations has led West Yorkshire businessman Lee Jackson to write a book to help speakers brighten up their pitches… more at http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/business/11070343.Lee_Jackson_offers_top_tips_on_presentation/

Why we all need to learn from the Sign Language Interpreter at the Mandela Memorial…

17/12/2013

The Sign Language Interpreter at the Mandela Memorial… caused quite a stir. Apparently he’d been reported before many times, but they still booked him. Many people including other speakers, say “fake it until you make it!” and “you can do anything!” and I understand why they say that, to a point (although I’ll never say that […]

What is Haiku Deck?

05/12/2013

The nice people at @HaikuDeck are featuring my slide deck of my book on their front page! http://www.haikudeck.com/gallery/featured But what is Haiku Deck? In my opinion it’s Powerpoint or Keynote with the fat trimmed off to make us better speakers, as it develops this could be a game changer. Here’s Adam their CEO explaining all on […]

26/09/2013

PowerPoint Surgery the book is out on October 4th. You can order it here directly from us now with a credit card or with your paypal account, no sign up… UK £12.99 + £1.99 p&p… Outside of the UK £12.99 + £3.99 p&p… PowerPoint Surgery: How to create presentation slides that make your message […]

Some free Sans serif fonts for use on slides: c/o dafont.com

29/05/2013

Good fonts can really make or break a slide, using sans serif fonts really helps with clarity. Here are a few free options: http://www.dafont.com/theme.php?cat=501&page=2&text=A+sans+serif+font+for+slides…&fpp=50

I take memory supplements to help recall my lines, says Judi Dench – via Telegraph

20/03/2013

I take memory supplements to help recall my lines, says Judi Dench – Telegraph. Would we ever know that? No! Don’t tell the audience what they don’t need to know i.e. “I’m very nervous today, i can’t learn my lines etc etc.”. Be yourself, be confident.

What’s The Single Worst Mistake Most Speakers Make? – Forbes

28/02/2013

via forbes.com

Interesting article from Forbes.com: CEOs Want Faster Training – No Matter The Cost…

16/01/2013

By Brian O’Connell from forbes.com – http://www.forbes.com/sites/bmoharrisbank/2013/01/08/why-ceos-want-faster-tra… A recent study by the New Hampshire-based learning solutions provider Skillsoft and the polling firm Opinion Matters found that 90% of CEOs “will either maintain or increase their training budgets” over the next year. The survey gauged the opinions of CEOs at companies with more than 250 employees in 13 business categories.