Not all presentations are “TED-worthy,” but there are tools and tactics that we can apply to our everyday presentations that make them more compelling, engaging and, ultimately, effective.

During the course of our careers, we are all faced with the need to create and deliver presentations. Presentation creation is not a skill that’s frequently taught in a business context or even highlighted as an important part of career advancement. However, an effective presentation can mean the difference between success and failure - whether it’s getting investment, securing a sponsor, winning a new client, or even gaining internal support for a new initiative. Learning the fundamentals of presentation design can help you elevate yourself from your peers and meet your goals.

Presenter: Marcie Braden

Marcie Braden is an information designer specializing in the creation of presentations. Over the course of her career she has worked with individuals and businesses from startups to Fortune 100 companies to craft thousands of compelling, effective presentations. To date, her presentations have received over $35M in startup seed funding and over $100M in sponsor dollars raised, and closed countless client deals. Marcie graduated from Vassar College with a BA in History. Since graduating, she has formed two of her own startups, while continuing to work with clients as a graphic designer and front-end developer. In 2014, she formed Braden Strategic Design specifically for the purpose of assisting clients with their presentation design needs.