top of page
DesignSpeak: The OC Blog
oreet kaufman
Sep 4, 20241 min read
“How can I use PowerPoint solve my business problems?”
How you can use PowerPoint presentations to solve business problems
5
0
oreet kaufman
Aug 25, 20242 min read
“What’s the plan?”
I heard this my whole life, and I drive my kids crazy with the same question. Always have a plan. Listen, I love Sundays, like anyone...
5
0
oreet kaufman
Aug 4, 20241 min read
60% of Your Audience is Multitasking
During presentations, approximately 60% of attendees admit to multitasking, such as checking emails or using their phones, according to a...
7
0
oreet kaufman
Jun 26, 20241 min read
If it’s Action You Want, Use Action Words
Action words, or verbs, are the powerhouses of your presentation. They don't just convey information—they inspire, motivate, and drive...
8
0
oreet kaufman
Jun 14, 20241 min read
“Nobody on my team knows how to design a presentation.”
Not everyone loves PowerPoint. Not everyone knows where to start. Everyone loves loading the presentation with as much information as...
7
0
oreet kaufman
Jun 5, 20241 min read
Do You ‘Word Diet’? Make It Simple.
According to Harvard Business Review, people should be able to understand a PowerPoint slide in about THREE SECONDS . This is known as...
7
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 9, 20242 min read
If You Hate PowerPoint, This May Be Why
Why do so many people think PowerPoint is boring and frustrating? Knowing how to use it effectively can make the difference between 'eh'...
12
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 3, 20241 min read
Nobody Wants to Admit It, But Looks Matter
Imagine walking into a room where the lights are dim, the furniture is old and worn, and the walls are bare. Your first impression might...
14
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“I didn’t understand one thing in that presentation.”
Feeling lost during a presentation is like being stranded in a foreign land without a map. You sit there, trying to decipher the...
16
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“Holy Toledo, how long is that man going to speak for??”
Famous words spoken out loud by my grandmother at my 8th grade graduation in 1988, but they ring true for any speaker or presentation...
10
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20241 min read
“My presentation didn’t work, no one paid attention.”
Unfortunately, we may have all felt this at one time or another. Why didn’t anyone pay attention if it was such a great topic that they...
17
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Designing Training Courses That Drive Real Results
Twenty-plus years in training and development isn't just a number—it's a testament to a profound commitment to learning, growth, and...
5
0
oreet kaufman
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Why I Design from Behind the Curtain
The mere thought of standing before a sea of faces makes my stomach churn. My heart races. In those moments, I silently wish the floor...
6
0
bottom of page