Powerful Visuals
Structure slides for clarity and impact.
Seamlessly integrate visuals, handouts and notes.
PowerPoint Tips & Tricks.
(your slides & visuals serve you)
Online Stage Coach digital courses allow you to learn on your own time, on your own devices from anywhere in the world.
✅ How to create slides that enhance—not distract from—your message
✅ Advanced PowerPoint techniques & insider tips
✅ When to use (or skip) a slide for maximum impact
✅ Strategies to make your visuals stand out
I. Course Introduction
II. The Purpose of Visuals
a. YOU are the presentation! (2:31)
b. Visuals, Handouts, and Notes (13:57)
c. Why use a slide? (10:50)
d. How to make a slide (1:07)
III. The Production of Visuals
a. What NOT to do (2:15)
b. Principle 1: One idea per slide (6:09)
c. Principle 2: Limit the content (5:39)
d. Principle 3: Easy to read (7:11)
IV. Techniques When Using Visuals
a. How to use your visuals (6:29)
b. Summary (0:55)
V. Tips For Using PowerPoint
a. Advanced PPT usage tips (0:40)
b. The B key (1:38)
c. Jump to slide (2:33)
d. Presenter View, requires dual displays (1:39)
e. Edit in place (1:30)
f. Practice (1:43)
g. Workflow (1:58)
h. Templates (1:24)
i. Background pictures (0:44)
j. Photos (5:53)
k. Using analog tools (1:02)
VI. Wrapping Up
Alan Hoffler
Alan is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach, Trainer, Author and the Mastermind behind Online Stage Coach. He has delivered keynotes and training workshops to thousands on the impact of powerful, persuasive communication.
He immediately connects with audiences with his high energy, relatable stories, and easy-to-apply, practical strategies. Alan uses a mentorship mindset to coach and lead others.
With the mind of an engineer,the heart of a teacher, and the passion of a coach, he incorporates what truly works into his keynotes and coaching to keep his clients engaged and moving toward their goal..
✅ On-demand learning—go at your own pace, on your own devices
✅ Proven strategies to transform your presentations and make sure your message gets through