With great PowerPoint comes great responsibility

PowerPoint is full of tools and features – but there aren't any guardrails, so how do you build decks that actually work? Decks that are clear, so people understand what you are saying. And high-impact, so they remember what you want them to.

At SHARPN we are on a mission to embed good habits that help you create more effective materials. We know what we are talking about: our background is in the corporate world, defining critical strategies and delivering complex transformations. So we are building a modular set of practical courses centred on everyday business needs. 

Our training is designed for people who are familiar with PowerPoint but want to learn how to use it better and with more confidence. So that your bosses, clients and peers will be impressed by the quality of your decks.

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"Transformed the way I build decks"

Oli O'Dwyer | Head of Governance & Change | British Airways Operations Planning

From the moment we began, it was clear that the course was well-structured and designed to engage participants on a deep, personal level. Steve was exceptional, combining theoretical insights with hands-on exercises that made the learning both practical and immersive. One of the standout aspects was how the training emphasized the psychological power of stories – how to connect with an audience, craft compelling narratives, and deliver them in a way that resonates long after the story is told. The tools and techniques I learned have already transformed the way I build decks. I left the training not just with a set of new skills, but with renewed confidence in my ability to engage and inspire others. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

"Incredibly well-designed and delivered"

Christian Papworth | Academy Manager | Mishcon de Reya LLP

Steve delivered several sessions focused on improving visual communication of information, centred around knowledge and skills associated with PowerPoint. His sessions were incredibly well-designed and delivered. Content was tailored specifically to our audience, visually impactful, memorable, and received excellent feedback from attendees. Overall, I was most impressed with his ability to adapt and tailor his session to our brief, his talent with presenting and working with the audience, and how considered his course design was to support our learners within and following the session. I would highly recommend Steve to any firm looking to support their employees in making their presentations more effective and engaging.

"A real step-change"

Rebecca Andrew | Principal | LanciaConsult

I began working with Steve under the title of 'PowerPoint coaching'. However throughout our sessions what Steve equipped me with was much more than an ability to structure my work and concisely get my points down in PowerPoint. He helped me reposition my role and the value I add to my clients, which helped me to use this as a real step change in my career.

"High quality and impact"

Jon Bradbury | Partner | The Berkeley Partnership

Steve helped us co-create the two Visual Communications courses that are now included in our core training curriculum for all our consultants here at Berkeley, and so has helped us drive further improvement in the high quality and impact of our client-facing materials – so I’m happy to recommend his SHARPN training courses

Meet the expert

Founder Steve Rowland

Before specialising in high-stakes documents, Steve was a management consultant for over 20 years. This is where he developed his expertise at articulating complex topics in a compelling way. He has helped a range of companies including global consumer goods companies, manufacturers, telcos, broadcasters, retail companies and public sector organisations. He has created strategies, implemented systems, and delivered change. And he has worked with many different functions including technology, marketing, finance, e-commerce, supply chain and HR. Steve was also a teacher for five years, which is why he is skilled at providing an excellent learning and coaching experience.

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