Presentations: How to Avoid 'Death By PowerPoint'
Few things in working life are as familiar or as dreaded as presentations, but done well they can persuade and even inspire. So what are the tricks to getting them right?
From nerves to narrative, Evan Davis explores how structure, delivery and storytelling shape the way ideas land, and why clarity and connection matter more than ever.
And is there still a role for the much-maligned PowerPoint slide?
Evan is joined by:
Abi Eniola, practitioner, RADA Business;Rory Sutherland, vice chairman, Ogilvy UK;Simon Gallagher, UK CEO, Euronext.
Production team:
Producer: Osman IqbalSeries Producer: Simon TulettEditor: Matt WillisSound: Neil Churchill and Pat SissonsProduction co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
The Bottom Line
The definitive business podcast from the BBC.
Each week, the BBC's Evan Davis is joined by bosses, entrepreneurs and industry experts, to lift the lid on how their businesses work, and what it’s like to be in charge.
They discuss a big issue, a big challenge, or a big question facing their industry.
From managing AI to managing millennials, from supermarkets to supercharging a new product.
And our guests will share their stories of success and failure along the way.
Podcasts are published every Thursday. And as well as being a podcast, we are also available every Thursday afternoon and Tuesday evening on BBC Radio 4.
You can now also listen to The Bottom Line on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play The Bottom Line”. It works on most smart speakers.
The Bottom Line has published a spin off series - Decisions That Made Me - where Evan asks entrepreneurs and business leaders about the most crucial moments in their lives and careers. You can watch these episodes here: https://t.ly/oJ8lW.
Got a question or a comment? Get in touch with Evan and the team on email at [email protected].
The Bottom Line is produced in partnership with The Open University and is an EcoAudio certified production.
- No. of episodes: 392
- Latest episode: 2025-07-10
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