From Idea to Presentation (April)
From Idea to Presentation:
Crafting your presentation narrative and slide deck
Get the confidence and skills to deliver presentations with confidence.
Live, Interactive Virtual Workshop
held via Zoom, two hour workshop
Starting at 1pm PT; 2pm MT; 3pm CT; 4pm ET
The most powerful presentations connect with the audience, tell a story that matters, and use visuals that make the message stick.
In this 2-hour workshop you'll learn how to prepare a presentation from initial idea to final slide deck.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is ideal for professionals who:
- Want to communicate ideas more clearly and confidently in presentations
- Deliver presentations to teams, leadership, clients, or conference audiences
- Struggle with slide design or structuring their message for impact
- Seek to integrate storytelling and visuals into their presentations
Whether you’re presenting data at work, pitching a project, facilitating meetings, or speaking at professional events, this workshop is for you.
What You'll Gain
By the end of this workshop, you will know how to:
- Create presentations that are clear, memorable, and visually powerful
- Tell stories that connect with your audience — whether you have 3 minutes or 30
- Design slide decks that reinforce your message instead of distracting from it
This isn’t a passive webinar. It’s a guided, supportive space where you’ll practice, experiment, and grow alongside others who want to level up their communication skills. You’ll leave with practical tools you can use in your very next meeting or conference talk.
Here's what you'll learn
Join us for a workshop that helps you develop a powerful presentation and visuals that enhance it.
This is a 2-hour workshop help live via Zoom.
Outline
Part 1: Developing your narrative
Every strong presentation starts with clarity. In this part, you’ll learn how to define your purpose, understand your audience, and shape a clear narrative before you ever open PowerPoint.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify your core message
- Choose the right level of detail for your audience
- Use simple story frameworks to create flow and meaning
- Structure presentations that are clear, focused, and intentiona
Part 2: Building Powerful Slides
Once the story is clear, it's time to build slides that support it. This part focuses on designing slides that work with your brain, not against it.
You'll learn how to:
- Design slides that emphasize one key idea at a time
- Use layout, color, typography, and visuals intentionally
- Replace text-heavy slides with visuals that enhance understanding
- Use speaker notes, white space, and animation effectively
- Edit and refine slides for clarity and impact
REGISTRATION
Special 2026 Pricing!
- Workshop Registration: $60
Registration must be paid in full prior to the start of the course. Cancellations within one week of the course start date will incur a $15 fee.
What's Next
Need help delivering your presentation at an upcoming event? Attend our Presentation Delivery & Practice workshop to gain the skills you need to get on stage and deliver with confidence!
Instructors
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Eva Reid, MPA, GISP is a keynote speaker, facilitator, and presentation coach with more than twenty-five years of experience presenting in technical and professional development spaces. She is known for her engaging stage presence, thoughtful moderation, and ability to connect with audiences across disciplines.
Eva has delivered keynote presentations at conferences nationwide and regularly moderates panels and discussions, guiding conversations that are inclusive, insightful, and impactful. She has been featured on multiple technology podcasts, including Geographers Without Borders and What the Teck, and brings a confident, conversational style to every presentation—whether she’s on a large stage or leading an interactive workshop.
With more than thirty years of experience in geospatial technology and data management, Eva combines deep technical knowledge with a strong understanding of how people learn and engage. She is a passionate advocate for professionals in technology and is committed to creating educational and community-building opportunities that support women+, allies, and emerging leaders as they develop confidence, presence, and voice.
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Jami Dennis, GISP, is a data visualization, storytelling, and presentation-skills specialist who helps professionals communicate complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact. She designs and teaches interactive workshops that focus on structuring messages, designing effective visuals, and delivering presentations that resonate with audiences.
Jami has spent nearly her entire career presenting to audiences large and small. Her experience ranges from presenting on the main stage at the Esri International User Conference to briefing elected officials, leading executive and team presentations, and speaking at GIS, Census, and professional conferences nationwide. She is an award-winning StoryMap creator and has taught numerous technical and applied sessions on storytelling with data, maps, and visuals.
With more than thirty years of experience in GIS, socio-economic research, and data analysis, Jami brings a rare combination of technical depth and communication expertise. She spent twenty-five years working in state and regional government in Arizona before moving into private practice. She is the owner of Geodetic Analysis LLC, where she provides GIS, data analysis, and data visualization services, and is the author of GIS for Dummies (2nd Edition).
