Leila, I've been teaching the Microsoft Office applications for over 20 years to students in higher education, and now, in my retirement, I'm working with high school students. After all these years and thousands of lessons and exams, I learn something new from you almost every time I watch one of your videos. When I have a student struggling with a concept or skill, I have them watch your presentation on that skill and they nearly always have that "Aha" moment teachers love to see. Thanks for all you do!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind feedback Jim!

@pranavwalia5400

3 жыл бұрын

This is so heart-warming.

Took your advice - got recognized by global leadership. I recently had to prepare a overview showcasing a program I’ve been building to enable sales teams. Long story short, a conference of 200+ people went so well that word got up to the tops of the business and I think it’s about to help me secure my next position because other parts of the business now want to implement. People were really impressed with the look and delivery. Thank you, seriously.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

That's great Kevin. I'm glad my tutorials were helpful!

I have said this before, but I think it is worth saying again - Excellent presentation and video. I have spent the better part of a month checking out all of your videos about Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, even your Finance videos. All of them are great! I have signed up for your Excel Training course and I am currently about 50% complete. I can not say enough good things about your work. You have the ability to explain procedures, techniques, and concepts in such a way that they are easy to understand and remember. I really appreciate all you are doing. You are truly a Master of Education, regardless of the topic. Thank you.

Leila, I am a university educator, and this year you SAVED MY LIFE. It is very difficult to keep students engaged through lectures on Zoom, and I never know if they fall asleep if their camera is off. Your tips have helped me make engaging slides quickly, and my students always give me positive feedback, which tells me they are following along. Please, keep posting videos on presentations and PowerPoints!

Hi Leila, I have used all the things I learn from your videos in our office and everyone are impressed! Now everyone are starting to recognize my work.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Great job! I'm happy to hear the tutorials are helpful for you.

Leila, thank you, thank you. Designing slides from scratch is time value destroyer.

@LeilaGharani

Жыл бұрын

👍

1. Use roadmaps for orientation 2. Only use essential text 3. Use supporting infographic 4. Reuse slide features

I'm just in love with her home... it's absolutely gorgeous.. wish she does a tour of it.. loving it

Please more on powerpoint!

Great tips, Leila. Besides well designed layout, graphics and structure for a presentation I would like to add another proven base rule for PPTs - it‘s called 10 - 20 - 30, which means maximum 10 slides per 20 minutes with no less than 30 points font size for text. Thus as a presenter I am forced not to REPEAT the slides‘ contents but to EXPLAIN them. Which in turn keeps up the attention of the audience.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip. Thanks for sharing!

Everytime I watch your video, things are new for me ... keep doing such great work to help us.

Awesome job once again. I come here just with the expectation that there is something new I'll learn and it always happens !!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it Arnold!

Simply best. Thank you.

Thanks Leila, this is a great tool for better presentation. I actually purchased it (simple slide has a promotion until 28-May - PowerPoint masterclass and their premium slides usd 99)

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Hope you'll like the templates and the course.

Enlighting video. It made me see how Road maps can make a Powerpoint Presentation , massively more interesting and engaging.

you really give a huge effort on each of your videos

I literally didn't know anything about powerpoint, but I learn lots of things from you.❤

@LeilaGharani

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

You're just superb. I'm going through your course on unlock VBA and visually effective Excel dashboards. The way you explain things is really nice. I just hope you introduce PowerPoint course too with same intensity and having such depth. Thanks a lot

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you! Hmm, PowerPoint course. Let me think about that :)

This has always been my Achilles heal, and as I transition into t=my new corp role, I can see so much potential - especially with the MS ‘fluid framework’ possibilities - national cohesiveness and serious engaging visuals when presenting some “dry metrics.”

This is some awesome information thanks fro sharing. A few years ago i managed a movie theatre and we had monthly employee meetings. Most of my employees were teenagers and keeping them engaged was a hard task. What I found to also work well was adding trivia questions with pictures or small video clips during the presentation. This kept them from reaching for their phones due to boredom. I also chose different background images with bright colors on each topic slide to keep them expecting something new to look forward to. I miss my time there.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

These are great tips. Thanks for sharing Anthony.

Thank you Leila for another great video on PowerPoint! Would like to see more subjects in your offerings to enjoy your teaching!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video. There will be more :)

Just bought some slides. These are incredible. Way better than even the ones you showed on the video.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're satisfied Paul. We're really happy with these templates.

@Chanskos5

4 жыл бұрын

Paul, May I ask about the slides? These are slides, or icons ? Is it easy to have access on them and edit them? The company is trustworthy?

Another great video Leila. This will save me some of the pitfalls you experienced...,

and she comes with her cute smile, and i believe, i can learn everything, if she is the teacher :) Thank you Leila, you are the best...

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

You are so kind

Thanks for sharing your experience. Awesome presentation about presentations!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Re-Use is a great tip and I like the recommendation.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Glad you liked it!

Madam, Thanks for your information and it will helpful for everyone. Your are my teacher for Excel and other MS office. Once again thanks for your work.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that :)

thank you so much for the great content - keep it up

سپاس فراوان. واقعا مسلط به موضوع هستین

Wonderful presentation again!! 🚀Thank you for being there 4 us 🤩

Good tricks for ppt presentations!! Nice ones the simple slides!! thanks a lot for the info

Many thanks Leila!! Your ideas are very usefull

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Fernando 😊

Thanks Leila your input always improve my skills

thank you Leila very useful informations

Thank you Leila, this was a great video again! Reuse slides: a very good feature I didn't know about. Simple slides free slides are really great, I'm thinking of buying them.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Gabriella!

Nice and good idea. Thank you.

I am one of your subscriber who eagerly waiting for your PowerPoint videos step by step topic just like Excel. If Possible please make more videos on Infographic and chart related slide/topics.

I thought that you are master in Excel only, but I find that you are Jack of all , many thanks

@LeilaGharani You and your Teaching way Marvelous...

Leila, i have to watch this many times because the first time I just want to look at you...you are so gorgeous here..thanks for all the professional tips in this topic.

Thanks Leila for your helpful video. Presentation techniques/ skills as this gives us a better idea on how we could take the challenges to ease the boredom of the kids who are now having their virtual learning as the new normal. Stay safe and looking forward on seeing more of your very interesting videos.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

That's definitely a challenge especially given the usual attention span of kids :)

Thank you so much and respect, brilliant delivery of content and admire your communication style 👃

@LeilaGharani

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Good to know about organizing topic.

Great content like as always. Thanks Leila

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

What a sweet way of teaching

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Impressive advice

Really good.Thanks for sharing I am gonna use this for my office presentation.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Your method of explanation is very good. It seems your involvement is whole heartedly. Yes though you had a business intent also nevertheless still it is a learning video. 👍

It's very useful 👍😊 thanks Leila

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

I love your channel, you upped my level so much in excel and ppt. Your are amazing!. The tool is powerful only when you know how to use it. And there you make wonders. 🌻🌻

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@investwithstuph5887

4 жыл бұрын

@@LeilaGharani please tell me how I can ' improve my ppt presentation on my channel. What s your thoughts?

Thanks for always giving us the cool idea and tips, especially in Excel course. Your job is great. Your course is help me to get so many solution in my job. It is a lot for me. Thanks a lot for you.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! I'm glad you like the course.

Thanks for support

Hi Leila.. another super video and great tip. Was not aware of Simple Slides before today. Worth mentioning that it is very affordable.. even their premium access.. a one time (reasonable) fee for the entire library and perpetual updates. And, there are less expensive options for those satisfied with more limited access. Save time and leverage off the creativity and consistency offered in this product.. seems like a killer deal to me. Thanks for sharing it. As always.. learned something new and interesting today at your channel. Thanks and Thumbs up!!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wayne. We're really happy with their slides. Glad you like the offer too.

@bondifan

7 ай бұрын

I cant access simple slides, is it only available in the US?@@LeilaGharani

I love the reuse slide features, until now, I do copy and paste of previously used slides. Thanks for the trick

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! It's really a convenient feature that's often overlooked.

@halloffame_y5369

4 жыл бұрын

Leila Gharani Good Afternoon Leila Watching your videos on KZread makes me believe all is possible in excel. Do you have a video on creating “dynamic stacked column excluding blanks”.? I tried using the concept in your video titled “excel dynamic chart excluding blanks” where you used line chart, unfortunately, I couldn’t work around it even when I have used that concept on column chart and line chart for breaking analysis in excel. Please help

Leila, your slides are really great. Best regards from Brazil. Sucessos e felicidades.

@LeilaGharani

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi Leila!Really Helpful Tips And Ideas..Thank You :-)

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Darryl!

Useful tips in this video. There are so many PPT template sites online I never know which one to choose, so it's good to have a recommendation from a trusted source.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm really happy with their slides and service.

Well yes ... but no worries after emco over will focus in ur classes more ...you are talented

I am an architect and environmental consultant. I have always attempted to use visual images photos & graphs (I'm a visual guy!) and limited the use of text or lists and never just "read" out the text of any slide. Why listen to the presenter when you can just read the slide? I am a passionate speaker so I wanted to "add" to the information on the slide to enhance its intended meeting. However, the organization of the topics towards a holistic goal has always been challenging. I like this visual "roadmap" idea and will check to simpleslides. Thank you for another great video:)

@LeilaGharani

3 жыл бұрын

Good points, William. Hope you'll like Simple Slides.

Great Tip, Leila

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

Leila , Your teach very useful & I get more benefits. thank you .

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

thank you so much,

My two cents ... I have been a "fan" for quite a while and frequently visit, revisit (and revisit again) instructional videos on both your KZread channel and main website. Your delivery, clarity and content is 'always' excellent. I have forwarded your KZread channel and XelPlus webpage to dozens of people. Your general design advice in many of your videos is to "keep it simple" (i.e. tables, charts and visualizations). The recurring theme in "Visualization Secrets" is, "... keep it 'simple' … keep it 'clear' … keep it 'consistent'. So … diplomatically and respectfully … it is with some trepidation that I point out that recent presentations seem to have drifted a bit from that advice by using distracting set locations. The earlier presentations were focused on the "Essential Leila" presenting the material. But recently the different settings divert my attention and I start looking around the background … what is that next to the lamp? … what is on the table? … what is on the bookshelf? The videos from a few years ago was simply the "Essential Leila" … no frills, no other enhancements were necessary. The Essential Leila is simply the best … IMHO. Unsolicited comments to be sure … but to be VERY clear, I remain a HUGE fan … your work is unparalleled … and so VERY much appreciated.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

I guess I just got tired of seeing myself in front of a white background all the time. And it's KZread, so it should be a bit entertaining as well. My courses will remain focused on the essentials without frills. But point taken. In the end I make the videos for you and my audience and if the settings come across as too distracting we'll dial it down a bit. Thank you for taking the time to comment and I really appreciate your ongoing support! 😘

@chh8860

4 жыл бұрын

@@LeilaGharani - " … I guess I just got tired of seeing myself in front of a white background all the time....". Candidly, I did not think about that. But for me I liked the consistency of delivery … and focus on presentation. " … And it's KZread, so it should be a bit entertaining as well...." You are plenty entertaining with your "own" style. Waaaay to many of your competitors (weak competitors) are into their own self-promotion (not the material) … and try to be funny … try to act zany … play 'dress-up' … think their delivery is clever … and it all falls flat. For your material, viewers tune in for content … and you deliver that superbly. To be clear … I love … love … love your work … time … time and time again.

@chh8860

4 жыл бұрын

FYI … As you recommended, I did download and reviewed the Slide Pack … and you were 'spot on' in your assessment …(again... no surprise to me) … terrific time saving options … I have not purchased yet but surely will … thank you for the tip.

درود بر لیلا خانم : دلیل اینکه فارسی می نویسم این است که سال جدید را تبریک خدمتتان تبریک بگویم. چون بهتر به دل میشینه. آموزشهای شما عالی هستند.

Leila, this is an awesome video! thanks for sharing. Jeff

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Jeff!!

Thanks Leila : )

Dear Leila, Thank you for the video as usual very informative and simple. 🙂princess🙂

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Didn't know about the "reuse slides" feature. Will check it out.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

It can really come in handy.

Absolutely enjoyable to view your vedioes..I am a primary educator and I an.learming so much form you🎈🎈

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thanks for watching.

Leila, thanks for the interesting video. You have given me a good idea about how to make my slides interesting for students. Do you have any videos about how to gamify a Powerpoint presentation?

Wow. Ur video setup is upgraded. Camera angles, lighting & shadow, background. Keep it up. Looks great 👍😊👌

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. We wanted to change it up a bit 😊

Very useful video, Leila. Could you please give us more tips on how to create engaging presentations?

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Tibor. We'll see what else we can put together :)

Awesome explanation...kutos Leila you made my day during my sales presentation...my client appreciate my work...thank u very much for ur efforts...

@LeilaGharani

2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear!

Thanks, this is good stuff

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it Cedric!

@cedricericnkazi9238

4 жыл бұрын

Leila,,, I have been following your KZread video on Excel and PowerPoint. I am really enjoying it. How can I subscribe to your website. I am already following on KZread. I am a Project Manager, so I need these skills for my job.

Thanks Ma'am

Greattt!!!

Thank you so much this info is great u have been such a big help I have got the simple slides ppts also ..thank u for u help..love from India

@LeilaGharani

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

I finished already that Course using that roadmap and it was really great. Me with Excel after the course was a different person than when I started. I can confirm the effectiveness of that approach.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the course and my visualization!

Bravo!

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert 😘

Hi Leila (yellow bird :-) Nice video as usual. Processional intro location. Warm and atmospheric. As you know I was also (just like Jim Fikes) a MS Office trainer for about 29 years by New Horizons. It turns out to be a glorification to watch your videos. Regards, Leo, Rotterdam.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Leo for the kind feedback!

@lgvdbroek

4 жыл бұрын

@@LeilaGharani You are welcome BTW: Processional = Professional :-)

These are great tips! Thank you. I went ahead and purchased the Simple Slides, hoping to find 3 of the ones you show in this video and I can't find them anywhere. They are the pencil graphic you show with "Steps to becoming smart" and the target with heading "Steps to Merge Target" and the road & symbols with heading "Mastering Excel Dynamic Arrays". Where do I find those 3 graphics?

Well Done

@shakiraasfoor7599

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

Hey Leila, i basically want a solution of my problem. I have to work with interpolation formula often and i do have to type that very often. That's why i want a dynamic solution. Can You please make a video on that.

Wish too settle in australia...god bless

Your vid is superb . . .

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot 😊

Thanks Leila

Where can I get that first road map graphic? I love it! Great for a town hall.

Leila, I love your videos. I check out almost all your videos without fail the moment it hits my inbox... So I say this as a huge fan of your content - this video felt like an extended ad, rather than the usual world class content your videos are. Don't get me wrong. I understand why you need to do this. I'm simply disappointed to see so much of the video time spent promoting a sponsor. That said, as always, I look forward to your next video. Cheers! :)

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. We just really like the templates and use them a lot since we found them. Maybe we've gone overboard but not because we needed to promote but because we actually think they are really useful. Sorry, if it came across differently. Thank you for your ongoing support!

thanks

I def talk to much in presenting...so all leanings are valuable...

Hi Leila, it would surely be help if you shared how you created this video or your videos. You used multiple shot views from frontal to 1/4 side views. Likely you had multiple cameras, even a camera person. I believe you used a teleprompter. Please show us how you create your teaching videos. Thanks.

I learned: Roadmaps is a good thing. This video: More than half of the content was a commercial for simple slides.

How can be reconcile for a payment received against the list of outstanding that we have in our system. Is there any trick, or shortcut or formula for it.

Thank You for sharing all the cool tricks 🙏 Always learning something new from your videos . Please share more on Windows OS.

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Have u elaborate about queries & connections?

I am bigg fan of yours, I m learning many functions and skills of everything thank u so much for ur great work

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure

I barely have any experience presenting in a professional environment hopefully this helps.

I feel this whole video is one giant advertising for Simple Slides. :-(

Hello Leila. I really liked your video. Can you please demonstrate how to make pencil roadmap that you showed

@LeilaGharani

3 жыл бұрын

I used a template from Simple Slides for that.

Hi Leila. Thanks for such excellent PowerPoint content. Would be great if you can share some ideas on Excel to PowerPoint link management hell that business users like us have been going through since ages with no listening from Microsoft. The paid add-ins like Upslide, Macabacus are so much expensive. I could not find any other useful add-ins for Excel - PowerPoint link management (Edit/Change/Update Links) :(

@LeilaGharani

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video. Many thanks for your suggestion. I'll add it to my list.