EP 85 | The Smarter Way to Build Presentations

2026-03-03

If you want to create better presentations, start by doing one simple thing differently. In this episode, Niamh Moynihan is joined by Fiona Walsh, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and the founder of Empower Presentations, to learn a smarter way to build presentations. And the first lesson is that it doesn't start in PowerPoint. They discuss: Why opening slides first can slow you down How to use a hook in workplace presentations The importance of a clear call to action Why most decks are structured...

If you want to create better presentations, start by doing one simple thing differently.

In this episode, Niamh Moynihan is joined by Fiona Walsh, a Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and the founder of Empower Presentations, to learn a smarter way to build presentations.

And the first lesson is that it doesn't start in PowerPoint.

They discuss:

Why opening slides first can slow you down
How to use a hook in workplace presentations
The importance of a clear call to action
Why most decks are structured backwards
Built-in PowerPoint tools that improve delivery
How to rehearse effectively and stay within time

Whether presenting to clients, leadership teams, or colleagues, this episode offers practical, immediately applicable advice to improve clarity, confidence, and impact.

Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionawalsh1/

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