You did the work. I make sure your work is packaged in a way that will get you the yes.
You did the work. I make sure your work is packaged in a way that will get you the yes.
Our Vision
Whether it's a pitch deck, a CIM, or any high-stakes deck, HDR will make you look good.
The best data, ideas, strategy, or business don't matter if they aren't presented in a way that your audience understands, resonates with, follows, is persuaded by. I'll help make sure that happens.
This is how I get your deck ready for the limelight.
01
Story
Does the narrative guide your audience towards your goal, and does it make them want to keep listening?
01
Story
Does the narrative guide your audience towards your goal, and does it make them want to keep listening?
01
Story
Does the narrative guide your audience towards your goal, and does it make them want to keep listening?
02
Audience
Is the deck written in the language and format your audience expects, and does it include everything they're looking for?
02
Audience
Is the deck written in the language and format your audience expects, and does it include everything they're looking for?
02
Audience
Is the deck written in the language and format your audience expects, and does it include everything they're looking for?
03
Clarity
Are there slides that create friction, confusion, unnecessary complexity, or leave unanswered questions?
03
Clarity
Are there slides that create friction, confusion, unnecessary complexity, or leave unanswered questions?
03
Clarity
Are there slides that create friction, confusion, unnecessary complexity, or leave unanswered questions?
04
Evidence
Do the data, visuals, and examples come across clearly and support your message?
04
Evidence
Do the data, visuals, and examples come across clearly and support your message?
04
Evidence
Do the data, visuals, and examples come across clearly and support your message?
05
Action
Does the deck naturally lead your audience to the decision you want them to make?
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Action
Does the deck naturally lead your audience to the decision you want them to make?
05
Action
Does the deck naturally lead your audience to the decision you want them to make?
Our Process
The process allows for as much or as little support as you need; from deck review only to pre-draft strategy and a live rehearsal.
01
Onboarding
You'll complete a short questionnaire so I understand your audience, objective, and what success looks like for you.
02
Planning session (optional)
If you've chosen a Guided session, we'll discuss your presentation strategy before or after your first draft, whichever you prefer.
03
Human deck review
I return your deck covered in strategic comments directly on your slides, plus a summary of the biggest themes and any critical notes.
04
Review & rehearse (optional)
Depending on the package you select, we'll walk through the deck comments together, plus I'll give you feedback on a live presentation rehearsal before the real thing.
01
Onboarding
You'll complete a short questionnaire so I understand your audience, objective, and what success looks like for you.
02
Planning session (optional)
If you've chosen a Guided session, we'll discuss your presentation strategy before or after your first draft, whichever you prefer.
03
Human deck review
I return your deck covered in strategic comments directly on your slides, plus a summary of the biggest themes and any critical notes.
04
Review & rehearse (optional)
Depending on the package you select, we'll walk through the deck comments together, plus I'll give you feedback on a live presentation rehearsal before the real thing.
01
Onboarding
You'll complete a short questionnaire so I understand your audience, objective, and what success looks like for you.
02
Planning session (optional)
If you've chosen a Guided session, we'll discuss your presentation strategy before or after your first draft, whichever you prefer.
03
Human deck review
I return your deck covered in strategic comments directly on your slides, plus a summary of the biggest themes and any critical notes.
04
Review & rehearse (optional)
Depending on the package you select, we'll walk through the deck comments together, plus I'll give you feedback on a live presentation rehearsal before the real thing.
This is what you get.
Thanks to two decades of pattern recognition.
You get slides covered in comments, drawing from experience that tells me when your audience will have a question, what they will expect to see, what data will trip them up because it is or isn't there.
You get my twenty years of watching presentations go well or not so well or everywhere in between, and learning how to increase the odds of a win.
Pricing
How would you like to work together?
Ready to get started? Choose a package below.
Not sure which package is right, or rather talk first? Scroll down to schedule a free 15-minute introductory call.
Review Only
$1495
You have a complete draft and want an expert strategic review before presenting.
Strategic calls: 0
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Guided Review
$2495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation.
Strategic calls: 2
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Guided Review + Rehearsal
$3495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation and confidence before your high-stakes meeting.
Strategic calls: 3
Live rehearsal: Yes
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Live presentation rehearsal + feedback
Review Only
$1495
You have a complete draft and want an expert strategic review before presenting.
Strategic calls: 0
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Guided Review
$2495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation.
Strategic calls: 2
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Guided Review + Rehearsal
$3495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation and confidence before your high-stakes meeting.
Strategic calls: 3
Live rehearsal: Yes
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Live presentation rehearsal + feedback
Review Only
$1495
You have a complete draft and want an expert strategic review before presenting.
Strategic calls: 0
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Guided Review
$2495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation.
Strategic calls: 2
Live rehearsal: No
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Guided Review + Rehearsal
$3495
You want a thought partner as you refine your presentation and confidence before your high-stakes meeting.
Strategic calls: 3
Live rehearsal: Yes
Includes:
Onboarding questionnaire
Comprehensive annotated deck review
Executive summary email
Up to 40 slides
7 days of email follow-up
Presentation planning session (before deck review)
Feedback review call (after deck review)
Live presentation rehearsal + feedback
Add-ons
Add these to any package. If you need an option you don't see, reach out at hello@humandeckreview.com.
Rush turnaround $745
Standard turnaround time is 72 business hours. Rush fee reduces the time to 24 business hours. Have an urgent situation that requires faster? Reach out directly at hello@humandeckreview.com.
Additional review round $995
Additional review round $995
Each package includes one round of review, after which it's up to you to integrate the changes. Add this if you'd like me to review a second time, after you've updated based on my comments.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully stronger,
I'll refund your purchase, no questions asked. Just send an email to hello@humandeckreview.com. My goal is
happy, long-term customers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully stronger, I'll refund your purchase, no questions asked, just send an email to hello@humandeckreview.com. My goal is happy, long-term customers.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully stronger, I'll refund your purchase, no questions asked, just send an email to hello@humandeckreview.com. My goal is happy, long-term customers.
Questions, or want to talk first?
Just find a time on the calendar for a free intro call.
FAQ
Common Qs
Some quick answers about working with us and what to expect. Have other questions you don't see here? Just reach out below, or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
Any deck where the outcome matters to you. This typically includes pitch decks for funding, investor decks, board presentations, conference or keynote decks, CIMs for small business sales, SBA loan package business plan submissions, business cases, private equity decks. If the presentation could meaningfully impact your career / business, it's probably a good fit.
No, we're a strategic review service, not a design service. There are many very qualified designers who can (more affordably) create slides for you. If you choose the Guided Review service, I can help you plan your slide creation or direct your designer. Once you receive my feedback, you or your designer will work through and implement, which ensures that you completely understand it and are prepared to present it effectively.
AI is a useful tool, and you may find it helpful to develop the deck that you send to me to review. What AI can't do is tell you whether your story is convincing, where an executive will get confused, which slide raises unanswered questions, or where you've accidentally undermined your own argument. Human Deck Review is built around judgment, pattern recognition, and two decades of seeing how real audiences react.
You'll complete a short onboarding questionnaire, send your presentation, and I'll review it slide by slide. Every package includes a fully annotated deck and an executive summary email. Higher-tier packages add planning calls, feedback review calls, and live presentation rehearsal.
If your deck is unusually long or complex, reach out before booking or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
100%. If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully better, I'll give you a full refund. No big process either, just send an email and we'll take care of it right away. My goal is long-term relationships with happy clients.
FAQ
Common Qs
Some quick answers about working with us and what to expect. Have other questions you don't see here? Just reach out below, or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
Any deck where the outcome matters to you. This typically includes pitch decks for funding, investor decks, board presentations, conference or keynote decks, CIMs for small business sales, SBA loan package business plan submissions, business cases, private equity decks. If the presentation could meaningfully impact your career / business, it's probably a good fit.
No, we're a strategic review service, not a design service. There are many very qualified designers who can (more affordably) create slides for you. If you choose the Guided Review service, I can help you plan your slide creation or direct your designer. Once you receive my feedback, you or your designer will work through and implement, which ensures that you completely understand it and are prepared to present it effectively.
AI is a useful tool, and you may find it helpful to develop the deck that you send to me to review. What AI can't do is tell you whether your story is convincing, where an executive will get confused, which slide raises unanswered questions, or where you've accidentally undermined your own argument. Human Deck Review is built around judgment, pattern recognition, and two decades of seeing how real audiences react.
You'll complete a short onboarding questionnaire, send your presentation, and I'll review it slide by slide. Every package includes a fully annotated deck and an executive summary email. Higher-tier packages add planning calls, feedback review calls, and live presentation rehearsal.
If your deck is unusually long or complex, reach out before booking or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
100%. If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully better, I'll give you a full refund. No big process either, just send an email and we'll take care of it right away. My goal is long-term relationships with happy clients.
FAQ
Common Qs
Some quick answers about working with us and what to expect. Have other questions you don't see here? Just reach out below, or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
Any deck where the outcome matters to you. This typically includes pitch decks for funding, investor decks, board presentations, conference or keynote decks, CIMs for small business sales, SBA loan package business plan submissions, business cases, private equity decks. If the presentation could meaningfully impact your career / business, it's probably a good fit.
No, we're a strategic review service, not a design service. There are many very qualified designers who can (more affordably) create slides for you. If you choose the Guided Review service, I can help you plan your slide creation or direct your designer. Once you receive my feedback, you or your designer will work through and implement, which ensures that you completely understand it and are prepared to present it effectively.
AI is a useful tool, and you may find it helpful to develop the deck that you send to me to review. What AI can't do is tell you whether your story is convincing, where an executive will get confused, which slide raises unanswered questions, or where you've accidentally undermined your own argument. Human Deck Review is built around judgment, pattern recognition, and two decades of seeing how real audiences react.
You'll complete a short onboarding questionnaire, send your presentation, and I'll review it slide by slide. Every package includes a fully annotated deck and an executive summary email. Higher-tier packages add planning calls, feedback review calls, and live presentation rehearsal.
If your deck is unusually long or complex, reach out before booking or schedule a free 15-minute intro call.
100%. If you don't believe the review made your presentation meaningfully better, I'll give you a full refund. No big process either, just send an email and we'll take care of it right away. My goal is long-term relationships with happy clients.