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> But when manager is like "can you create a couple slides about...." total deer in the headlights.

I'm just like that. But I received wisdom from a friend that helped me a lot. The following "three" rules:

RULE 1. No bullet lists

RULE 2. No bullet lists

RULE 3. At least one meaningful image per slide, covering more than 50% of its surface

Then, you explain your subject like you would to a friend in a bar, keeping the slides as useful side material.