Creating Presentations with AI

From Blank Slide to Full Deck in Minutes

Presentations used to take hours. AI can draft structure, content, and even design—so you spend time refining instead of starting from scratch.

AI Presentation Tools

Gamma.app (AI-native)

• Creates full presentations from prompts
• Designs slides automatically
• Free tier available

Beautiful.ai

• Smart slide templates
• Auto-formatting
• Team collaboration

ChatGPT/Claude + PowerPoint/Google Slides

• Use AI for content
• You handle design
• Works with tools you already have

This module focuses on the ChatGPT + slides approach (most flexible and free)

Creating the Presentation Outline

Start here—outline first, slides second.

Prompt:

Create a presentation outline for: [topic]

Audience: [who they are]
Goal: [what you want them to know/do]
Length: [X minutes / Y slides]

Include:

• Opening hook
• 3-5 main sections
• Supporting points for each
• Strong closing / call to action

AI output:

Slide 1: Title
Slide 2: Hook - Surprising stat about [topic]
Slide 3: Problem statement
Slides 4-6: Solution (3 parts)
Slide 7: Case study/example
Slide 8: Implementation steps
Slide 9: Q&A

Review outline before writing content. Easier to restructure now.

Writing Slide Content

Problem: Slides get too wordy.

Solution: Prompt AI for bullet points, not paragraphs.

Prompt:

For slide [X] about [topic], write 3-4 bullet points. Each should be:

• One line maximum
• Benefit-focused
• Specific, not vague

Example:

Topic: "Why Adopt AI at Work"

AI output:

• Save 5+ hours per week on routine tasks
• Make better decisions with instant research
• Free up time for creative, strategic work
• Stay competitive as industry adopts AI

Perfect for slides. Short, clear, impactful.

Title Slides and Hooks

Opening slide:

Create 5 title options for a presentation about [topic] that will grab attention. Audience: [description]

Hook slide (slide 2):

Create an attention-grabbing opening for a presentation about [topic]. Options:

• Surprising statistic
• Provocative question
• Relevant story
• Bold statement

Pick the style that fits your audience.

Slide-by-Slide Content Creation

Template for each slide:

Slide topic: [topic]
Audience: [who]
Key message: [what they should remember]

Create:

• Slide title (clear and engaging)
• 3-4 bullet points
• Suggested visual (what image/chart would help)

Do this for each slide in your outline.

Takes 5 minutes for a 15-slide deck.

Speaker Notes

Problem: Bullets on slide aren't enough to present from.

Solution: AI-generated speaker notes.

Prompt:

For this slide:

Title: [slide title]
Bullets: [paste bullets]

Write speaker notes (2-3 sentences per bullet) that:

• Expand on the point
• Include an example or data point
• Use conversational language

Now you have a script to present from.

Handling Different Presentation Types

Pitch deck:

Create a 10-slide pitch deck outline for [product/company].

Include:

• Problem
• Solution
• Market size
• Business model
• Traction
• Team
• Ask

Training presentation:

Create a 30-minute training presentation outline for [skill].

Audience: [level]

Include:

• Learning objectives
• Key concepts (with examples)
• Hands-on exercise
• Summary/quiz

Sales presentation:

Create a sales presentation outline for [product].

Structure:

• Customer pain points
• How [product] solves them
• Social proof (case studies)
• ROI
• Next steps

Conference talk:

Create a 20-minute conference talk outline about [topic].

Audience: [professionals in X field]

Include:

• Engaging opening story
• 3 key insights
• Practical takeaways
• Memorable closing

Data Visualization Suggestions

Ask AI what visuals would help:

For this slide about [topic], what type of visual would best illustrate the data?

Data: [describe your data]

Options: bar chart, line graph, pie chart, infographic, process diagram, comparison table

AI suggests: "Use a side-by-side bar chart comparing before/after metrics"

Then you create it in PowerPoint/Slides.

Simplifying Complex Topics

Challenge: Technical topic, non-technical audience.

Solution:

Explain [complex concept] for [non-expert audience].

Create slide content that:

• Avoids jargon
• Uses analogies
• Focuses on benefits, not features
• Includes a simple visual suggestion

Example:

Complex: "Our API uses RESTful endpoints with JSON payloads..."

Simplified: "Our system lets your software talk to our software—like apps on your phone sharing data automatically."

Creating Q&A Preparation

Anticipate questions:

Based on this presentation about [topic], what are 10 questions the audience might ask?

For each question, provide a 2-3 sentence answer.

Now you're prepared for Q&A.

Refining AI Content for Slides

Common AI mistakes for slides:

• Too wordy
• Too generic
• Too formal

How to fix:

Make it shorter:

Rewrite these bullet points to be maximum 8 words each.

Make it more specific:

Replace generic phrases with specific examples from [context].

Make it more conversational:

Rewrite these bullets in a more conversational, less corporate tone.

Using Gamma.app for Full Automation

If you want AI to design slides too:

1. Go to Gamma.app
2. Enter prompt: "Create a presentation about [topic] for [audience] covering [key points]"
3. AI generates full deck with content AND design
4. Edit and refine

Pros:

• Fastest option
• No design work needed

Cons:

• Less control over exact format
• May need heavy editing for brand consistency

Real-World Workflow

Monday morning: Asked to present on Friday

10 minutes: Create outline with AI

15 minutes: Generate content for each slide with AI

20 minutes: Create slides in PowerPoint/Google Slides

15 minutes: Add visuals (stock photos, charts)

30 minutes: Generate and review speaker notes

30 minutes: Practice and refine

Total: 2 hours vs. 6-8 hours without AI.

Tips for Better AI Presentations

Be specific about audience:
"Create slides" → generic
"Create slides for C-level executives who care about ROI" → targeted

Specify slide limits:
"Presentation about X" → AI might outline 30 slides
"10-slide presentation" → AI designs for 10

Request visual suggestions:
Don't just get text—ask what visuals would help.

Iterate on weak slides:
If slide 5 doesn't work, regenerate just that one.

Personalize:
AI gives you the draft. Add your stories, examples, and personality.