The Multivitamin for Presentations: Why I Recommend ‘Think Visually’

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When it comes to business presentations, most people want one thing: to be clear, confident and impactful. But let’s face it—great ideas often get lost behind cluttered slides, confusing visuals or flat storytelling. That’s why I created Think Visually: Top 10 Starter Tips — a hands-on and immediately useful course to help professionals turn their slides from dull to dynamic.

And it’s always an honour when experienced professionals recommend this course. One such voice is Oliver Gleeson — President and Founder of Salient Map Executive Consultancy, and creator of a global executive coaching programme for early and emerging career professionals.

In a recent video testimonial, Oliver shared why Think Visually is now part of his trusted toolkit.

Why an Executive Coach Recommends ‘Think Visually’

Oliver works with ambitious professionals across the world, helping them fast-track their growth into C-level leadership. While his programme is wide-ranging, covering mindset, communication and strategic thinking, he partners with external experts when it's time to go deeper into specific areas — like presentation design.

“Think Visually: Top 10 Starter Tips is exactly that — concise, practical and packed with actionable insights,” says Oliver. “It’s like a multivitamin for presentations.”

This analogy couldn’t be more spot-on. The course is designed to give you a solid design foundation to create slides that actually work — without overwhelming you.

What Makes This Course Different?

Whether you’re using PowerPoint or Google Slides, one of the biggest challenges professionals face is how to make a presentation stand out. This course tackles that head-on, with easy-to-apply guidance on:

  • How to make a PowerPoint presentation design that’s compelling and effective

  • Visual presentation examples that illustrate best practice in action

  • Slide layout ideas that support your message (not distract from it)

  • Smart visual storytelling techniques to help ideas stick

  • Design do’s and don’ts: fonts, spacing, colours, and how to avoid the “wall of text” look

  • Fun presentation ideas and visual aid examples that engage your audience

And yes — there’s even a fictional case study, “Hustle & Bustle”, inspired by real client slides. It brings the lessons to life, making abstract ideas feel relatable and refreshingly practical.

It’s Not Just About the Slides

Melanie’s style (if I may speak about myself in the third person for a moment!) is dynamic and energising.  The course doesn’t just show you how to make a good PowerPoint presentation — it helps you understand why certain design choices work, so you can build confidence and clarity in your communication overall.

This isn't just a course for executive assistants and internal comms. It’s for all professionals who present regularly and want to influence, inspire, and drive change with greater impact. Whether you're stuck in a presentation rut, or just want a boost of inspiration and structure, Think Visually delivers.

A Tool for All Professionals — Not Just Designers

Oliver wraps up his testimonial by saying, “Melanie is my go-to when I need to steer my teams and clients towards building presentations that win.” High praise — and a reminder that great presentation design is not a ‘nice to have’. It’s an essential career tool.

When your slides support your message with impact and polish, you stand out for the right reasons. Whether you're working on your next investor pitch, internal update, or virtual workshop, applying strong presentation design ideas will give your message the power to land well.

Ready to Take Your Slides to the Next Level?

If you're wondering how to make a good PowerPoint presentation — or how to give your Google Slide designs a more professional edge — this course is your next step.

🎯 Think Visually: Top 10 Starter Tips is ideal for professionals who are ready to simplify their slide design and sharpen their messages.

👉Enrol today and learn how to design presentations that are clear, confident and compelling.Your ideas can spark change — give them the clarity they need to make it happen.