Exciting Public Speaking Events in 2025
I'm thrilled to announce my upcoming public speaking engagements for 2025! It's going to be a year filled with opportunities to share knowledge, connect with professionals, and dive deep into some of my favorite topics. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store:
February 21, 2025 - Copilot in Excel - Free Live Stream
Location: YouTube and LinkedIn
Join Chris Menard for an exciting Live session on Copilot in Excel, where you'll discover how to supercharge your productivity with this powerful tool! Best of all, it's completely free and no registration is required. During this session, you'll learn how to create and manipulate PivotTables with Copilot to summarize and analyze your data effortlessly. We'll also dive into using Copilot with conditional formatting, showing you how to highlight important information and trends with just a few clicks.
Additionally, you'll see how easy it is to sort your data to find exactly what you need, and how Copilot can assist in creating complex formulas to automate your calculations. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, this session will provide valuable insights and tips to enhance your Excel skills. DJon't miss out on this opportunity to learn and interact with experts in real-time!
April 25, 2025: Mastering Excel for Administrative Professionals
Location: University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Kicking off the year, I'll be at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA for the Administrative Professionals Day Conference, on April 25th. This session, titled "Mastering Excel for Administrative Professionals - Data Cleaning and Analysis," is designed to empower administrative staff with advanced Excel skills. Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, create dynamic reports, or simply become more efficient, this workshop will provide the tools and techniques you need.
June 18, 2025: Microsoft 365 Productivity Tips
Location: Support Staff Conference, Boise, ID
Next, I'll be heading to Boise, ID, on June 18th for the Support Staff Conference. My session, "Microsoft 365 Productivity Tips," will focus on maximizing productivity using the suite of tools available in Microsoft 365. From mastering Outlook to leveraging Teams for collaboration. We will also spend time in Excel with PivotTables, Power Query, sorting, and filtering.
September 27, 2025: Full-Day Excel Training
Location: University of Georgia Terry College of Business, Executive MBA Program | Virtual Training
Finally, on September 27th, I'll be remote for the University of Georgia, this time to the Terry College of Business. I'll be conducting a full-day Excel training session for Executive MBA students. This intensive workshop will cover everything from basic functions to advanced data analysis techniques, ensuring that participants leave with a comprehensive understanding of Excel's capabilities.
I’m incredibly excited about these events and look forward to meeting many of you there. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to each date. Let's make 2025 a year of learning and growth together!