Apply simple slide design principles to create clear, focused presentations with one key message per slide and reduced text.
Use layout, spacing, visuals, and colour effectively to improve slide structure, readability, and overall visual impact.
Transform cluttered slides into polished, audience-friendly presentations that are easier to follow and more engaging.
You’ll learn how to improve the look and impact of your slides using a simple, practical approach to design. We’ll cover how to reduce text and focus on one clear idea per slide, use layout and spacing to create structure, choose more effective visuals, and apply simple colour rules for clarity and consistency. By the end, you will know how to tidy up busy slides, create a more polished design, and make your presentations easier for your audience to follow
About the Speaker
Fiona Walsh is Ireland’s only Microsoft PowerPoint MVP and a Microsoft Certified Master Trainer, specialising in advanced PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 Copilot training. With over 20 years of corporate experience and 16 years as a trainer, she empowers professionals to create polished, on‑brand presentations quickly and to present with confidence. As a former Education Director for The Presentation Guild, Fiona also advises organisations on effective branding, functional PowerPoint templates, and smarter workflows.
Fiona Walsh
