Microsoft PowerPoint files can get messy. After many revisions—and sometimes multiple reviewers—presentations become bloated. When shared between computers, users add unwanted fonts. A presenter accidentally applies the wrong brand colors. Trying to help, a reviewer adds a slide master inconsistent…
Mike Parkinson is sharing his graphic knowledge with you this fall. Below are a few of his upcoming public training events: From Bland to Brilliant: A Step-by-Step Slide Deck Makeover October 7th, Training Magazine (virtual) From Bland to Grand: Make WINNING Orals FasterOctober 9th, APMP Maple…
https://youtu.be/ayqNFwN-LU0?si=bob31cdrqSqdBZwb What drives business leaders? What principles have shaped their leadership journey? Diondra Filicetti—professional facilitator, instructor, and speaker—builds motivated teams and individuals through workshops, courses, and programs. She's made it her mission to find out what drives people who are…
This month, Mike Parkinson spoke about AI with GhostRanch Communications on their Presentation Thinking™ podcast. GhostRanch is a presentation design agency that helps B2B marketers better support their companies. On their podcast, they discuss the presentation industry, resources, and tips…
In this CreativePro Week sneak peek video, Mike Parkinson shows how to take a bland slide deck and add visual interest to really bring the presentation to life. He does this by adding movement, transitions, photos, and repeating graphic elements. Mike presents…
April 16, 20259:00 am PDT • 12 pm EDTOther time zones shown here. Training Magazine Network hosts Mike Parkinson for his latest webinar on AI and L&D graphics. Discover the latest AI and automation tools and techniques to make professional…
Can using AI in visual design ever be truly creative? Matt Pierce of TechSmith posed that question to Mike Parkinson during an interview for The Visual Lounge podcast. Matt hosted Mike for a special live show of his The Visual…
Learn from Mike Parkinson (and many design pros) at CreativePro Week. June 2–6, 2025Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse PassPhenix, AZ (and online!) The HOW-TO conference for CreativePros features top experts and trainers in the fields of layout illustration retouching design…
