• PowerPoint and Presentation Skills Books

    • 101 Advanced Techniques Every PowerPoint User Should Know 101 Advanced Techniques Every PowerPoint User Should Know

      Take PowerPoint to the limit with advanced techniques for animation, hyperlinking, images, multimeda, and more! You'll find ways to engage your audience with interactivity, explain processes more clearly with animation, and incorporate multimedia for a more complete learning experience.

      "I bought most of your material and am quite pleased with its content. I have put a lot of it to good use. On numerous occasions the material purchased online from other "professionals" has been disappointing at best. Yours was excellent. Thank you." - Ed Horn
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    • Lost Art of Persuasion

      The Lost Art of Persuasion

      Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. This book is about how to succeed with sales presentations, internal presentations—any time you need to persuade. If you're a sales rep or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool.

      "Wow, Ellen, I am impressed! Well done! I think everyone who obtains this will find real gold inside. Oh yeah, the bit about having a purpose, and finding wealth through enriching the lives of others… priceless." - Tony Camero, Internet Marketer
    • 101 Tips Every PowerPoint User Should Know

      101 Tips Every PowerPoint User Should Know

      For everyone who never took a course or read a book! These tips will fill in the gaps, speed up your work, make presentations easier, and help you get better results. Over 100 pages, in e-book (PDF) format. Only $19.97!

      “I love it! This will become a reference that stays on my desk for daily use.” - Rebecca Renner, Creative Minds, Inc
    • 7 Steps to Great Images

      7 steps to great images

      Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. This book is about how to succeed with sales presentations, internal presentations—any time you need to persuade. If you're a sales rep or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool. It includes current research and practical suggestions you can use right away!

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    • Lost Art of Persuasion

      powerpoint for teachers

      Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. This book is about how to succeed with sales presentations, internal presentations—any time you need to persuade. If you're a sales rep or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool.

      Comments from teachers:
      "It is a great teacher friendly resource. It is easy to use, and really helpful in figuring out PowerPoint!"
      "I did not know that I could make a quiz/game using PowerPoint! I am getting all kinds of ideas of how to use this in my classroom!!!"
      "I didn't know that I could do these activities with PowerPoint. I am really impressed with all that can be done."
      "I learned a great deal from this product! The PowerPoint ideas were amazing. I never knew how to put those types of things together. It was very intriguing."
      "How easy step-by-step it was and easy to implement. Variety of activities with a given topic. Easy to modify activities to meet your classroom expectations."
      "I learned how easy it is to use and implement in all academic areas."
      "I liked how easy it was to use and the step by step directions."
      "I really liked all the variety of activities at different levels."
    • How to Do Everything with PowerPoint 2007

      how to do everything with powerpoint 2007

      Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. This book is about how to succeed with sales presentations, internal presentations—any time you need to persuade. If you're a sales rep or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool.

      "I’ve read your ‘How to Do Everything with PPT 2007’ book and found it very informative. Most definitely worth the price; in fact, several times over.   And I say that having purchased and read most other PPT 2007 books available on Amazon." -Nathan Schor

      "This book was a HUGE help for me while learning PowerPoint 2007. It was remarkably clearly written and easy to follow. While I'm not a big fan of all the changes to the PowerPoint (and the Office suite generally), it's great to have a well-written guidebook for coping with the increased complexity!" -Jon Boutelle, CTO, SlideShare

      "I find your book the best of the three I have bought to learn PowerPoint."-Robert Maddin

    • How to Do Everything with PowerPoint 2003

      how to do everything with powerpoint 2003

      Discover the 3 mistakes most presenters make in their persuasive presentations. This book is about how to succeed with sales presentations, internal presentations—any time you need to persuade. If you're a sales rep or a business manager recommending proposals, you'll find this e-book an invaluable tool.

      "I read your book, How to Do Everything with PowerPoint and loved it. It really gave me the know-how to deliver an amazing sales presentation   -Christina Lang
  • Courses, Software & more

    • 1-on-1 coaching

      Do you want personal attention? 1-on-1 coaching focuses on improving YOUR presentation! Work closely with me on a presentation You'll explain your goal and message and we'll discuss how to organize and communicate it so you can reach and engage your audience. Then together, we'll work on your slides, using webinar software that gives us both control over the PowerPoint software. My clients have found this coaching method to be very effective. You can benefit, too! Find out more!

    • Slide Design for Non-Designersslide design for non-designers

      New ebook based on the popular webinar! Learn easy principles and techniques that designesr use.

      You need to create high-impact, professional-looking slides. But if you aren't a designer, that can be a difficult task. This ebook will show you, step-by-step, how to easily get the results you want.Plus bonus downloads: a theme, template, and sample slides! Find out more now!

    • How to Format Images and Shapes for Stunning, Irresistible SlidesFormat images and diagrams

      Discover the secrets of formatting clear, beautiful charts and diagrams! Master the techniques you need to know to communicate simple or complex content. The result will be stunning slides and a happy audience! Discover more!

    • How to Get Your Presentation on the Web–and Reach the WorldAnimation for High-Impact Communication

      Learn how to get your presentations on the Web for marketing, collaboration and training! How to add narration and timing, the best slide-sharing sites, how to display your presentation in a browser or on your website/blog, and much more! Find out more...

    • 19 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Presentation19 Steps to Prepare for a Successful Presentation

      Learn the 19 steps you need to follow to prepare for a successful presentation!Have you ever had to stay up late the night before a presentation because you misjudged how long the preparation would take? Or worse, had to give a presentation unprepared because you didn't have time to prepare? Never give a presentation unprepared again! Check it out!

    • How to Create Clear, Professional Charts and DiagramsAnimation for High-Impact Communication

      Discover the secrets of formatting clear, beautiful charts and diagrams! Master the techniques you need to know to communicate simple or complex content. The result will be stunning slides and a happy audience! Learn more...

    • How to Use Animation for High-Impact Communication

      Animation for High-Impact Communication

      Learn why flying text makes people hate you, while well-done animation makes you a hero! Start with the basics, then move on to advanced animation techniques. Finally, learn 10 animations you can use in any presentation. These animations will become your essential go-to techniques, because they turn ho-hum slides into high-impact communication. Find out more...

    • Create an Outstanding Presentation Self-Study Course

      Create an Outstanding Presentation Self-Study CourseThis self-study course will give you the tools and techniques you need to succeed with presentations. It contains the same content as my 3-day workshop, but you work entirely on your own, at your own pace.

      You'll learn how to write and organize your content, design memorable, visual slides, and deliver in a way that engages your audience.

      People actually applauded at the end!! and my friend who was there (and gave me constructive feedback from my lecture in May) said it was great. So thank you thank you thank you! It works!" - Chaya Green, TM Teacher
    • How to Prevent Death by PowerPoint with Instant Makovers of Your Slides

      How to Prevent Death by PowerPoint with Instant Makeovers of Your Slides

      Your success depends on preventing Death by PowerPoint! Discover how to make over slides for better results.

      See slides transformed in front of your eyes and learn the principles you can use yourself to prevent Death by PowerPoint! Learn the top no-no's (what audiences hate most!) & how to avoid them.

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    • Slide Design for Non-Designers

      Slide design for non-designers

      If you don't have the time or money for a professional designer, you're not alone. But your slides need to look top-quality. Learn how to design professional-looking, high-impact slides that communicate clearly! Discover techniques that anyone can use. Find out about the four layouts that always look good. Yes, you CAN design slides that are effective, memorable, and impressive!

    • Animation and Video in PowerPoint: Advanced Techniques

      Animation and Video in PowerPoint—Advanced Techniques

      Learn great techniques that will turn your presentations into a powerhouse!

      You'll receive the 1-hour webinar recording, a 14-page step-by-step handout (with instructions for both PowerPoint 2003 and 2007), and the presentation containing the techniques.

      Read more about which techniques are included!
    • present interactively--your audience expects it!

      There's a new way to present and it doesn't involve standing in front of an audience and talking. Are you ready for the change?

      Learn to engage & involve your audience. They don't want to be passive! Learn how to involve your audience from the first few minutes, and more.

      Learn more about this webinar!
    • Presenting to Teach and Inform: PowerPoint for Education & Training

      presenting to teach and inform: Powerpoint for education & training

      Present so your students understand and remember and avoid the common mistake that ensures that your students won't hear what your saying! Hint: The majority of teachers make this mistake.

      Learn about the research, but more importantly, learn practical techniques you can use immediately to get better educational outcomes!

    • PowerPoint 2007: Get the Most Out of the New Features

      powerpoint 2007: get the most out of the new features!

      Discover tips to tame the ribbon. Learn how to turn bulleted text into diagrams. Get a professional, Photoshopped look in a click or two. Use great shortcuts, customize layouts, and more. If you're struggling with PowerPoint 2007 or using it the same way you used 2003, you're missing out on a lot!.

      Learn more about this webinar
    • PowerPoint 2007: Make the Upgrade Easy

      powerpoint 2007: Make the Upgrade Easy

      This video course teaches just what you need to know! Easy to follow. Learn at your own speed. Systematically explains and shows each feature. 11 modules for easy learning.

      "Finkelstein provides expert voice-over instruction - and a bounty of insider's tips and suggestions - as she walks users through each prominent new features of 2007." - Dave Zielinski, in a review in Toastmaster magazine
    • PowerPoint 2007: Get the Most Out of the New Features

      Jeopardy-Like quiz game

      Create your own quiz game from this prototype! Interact with your audience or students and combine fun with learning. Great for teachers from K-12 and trainers doing business training!

      Watch and download a demo before purchasing
    • Presenting to Teach and Inform: PowerPoint for Education & Training

      Targus wireless remote/laser pointer

      I use this inexpensive remote because it's very simple. It's small so your audience will hardly notice it; it fits easily in the palm of your hand. You just plug the USB adapter into your laptop and it works.

      Click the right button to go to the next slide. Click the left button to go backward. Click the bottom button to black out and re-view a slide. It's that easy.

      It does have some minor disadvantages: The On/Off switch on the right side is hard to see. The top button is supposed to allow you to switch to other applications, but I haven't figured out how to control it well enough to use it. The buttons make a slight clicking sound; I'd prefer them to be silent

    • Presenting to Teach and Inform: PowerPoint for Education & Training

      iSpring products

      iSpring Pro is an accurate PowerPoint to Flash converter that transforms animations and interactivity of the original PowerPoint presentations. iSpring Pro provides flexible conversion options, a smart fully customizable Player, and audio recording facilities.

      iSpring Presenter is an innovative e-learning content authoring tool designed specially for e-learning professionals. It is a powerful toolkit for delivering your knowledge and sharing your experience via web-friendly Flash presentations.

      iSpring QuizMaker is a fast and intuitive tool for creating interactive, fully customizable Flash quizzes. iSpring QuizMaker offers powerful options to create quizzes such as fill in the blank, multiple choice, word bank, matching, and more. You can enhance each question with audio, image and video. You can randomize both the answers and quiz questions so that they appear in a different order for each quiz taker.

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