It’s almost conference time! Getting ready for the conference is exciting + nerve racking. We’ll talk through what to expect at the conference and answer any questions. You’ll also have the chance to meet the other Fellows that are attending TEDMonterey.

It’s almost conference time! Getting ready for the conference is exciting + nerve racking. We’ll talk through what to expect at the conference and answer any questions. You’ll also have the chance to meet the other Fellows that are attending TEDMonterey.

Data is everywhere today, but a lot of the time we struggle with amplifying and communications it all. In this webinar Duarte Design founder and communication expert Nancy Duarte, who author of six best-selling books about presentation design (not just the slides, but everything), will teach you about the science of telling your data-driven story so that audiences can understand even complex information. If your presentations include lots of data, don’t miss this opportunity Come learn from Nancy and talk with her directly during the live Q and A.

What is the story you are uniquely positioned to share? Over the last five years, Bruce Friedrich, the founder and executive director of The Good Food Institute, has made major progress in helping to shape the global conversation around alternative protein and the future of food. In this webinar, we’ll focus on how to share a message that is authentic to you and drives your key audience to action.

Are you looking to build your brand and relationships? In this webinar, Chris Fralic, veteren TEDster and board partner at First Round, will teach you how to become a genuine and highly-connective networker, how to propel your career forward with each interaction, and the do’s and don’ts for getting responses from influencers in your industry.

TED Fellow Anjan Sundaram is an award-winning journalist, author and media personality who has dedicated his career to spotlighting atrocities in underreported areas of the world. In this session, Anjan will share his own story and how he has taken a personal approach to storytelling to reach a wide audience.

Feeling anxious about your financial future? Struggling to take control? Finance expert and Principal at AllianceBernstein, Joe Versace has you covered! In the third installment of our Money Matters series, we will take a deeper dive into strategies for addressing debt and learning how to create a realistic and manageable savings plan. Joe will lead you through an interactive workshop where you will engage in group discussion and come up with practical solutions together.

Steve Goldbloom has interviewed everyone from Ta-Nehisi Coates and Terry Gross to Padma Lakshmi and Bryan Stevenson. In this PR Conversation, Steve will share his own story and perspective on the qualities of a successful longform interview.

Are you new to puzzling? Join us for the first edition of a fun new series we’re calling ‘Brain Break.’ In this meetup led by TED’s very own puzzling maestro, Alex Rosenthal, you’ll discover the magic of a puzzle-hunt -- think crosswords, logic puzzles and trivia, but with twists and “aha” moments. Together, you'll learn how to approach puzzles and then split into small teams to do some collaborative solving!

Do you think you have a good book idea? Great! Now what? In this Q&A on navigating your entry into book publishing, literary agent and founder of Compass Talent, Heather Schroder, will walk you through the process of turning your idea into an actual book.

In part two of our Donor Funding series, you will learn the skillful art of asking for money! Deputy Director of Principal Gifts at the ACLU, Paul Dana, will teach you how to get the "ask" out and how to navigate the responses you might receive from a donor.

Start your year off right by getting your 2021 finances in order! In the second installment of our “Money Matters” series, finance guru and Principal at AllianceBernstein, Joe Versace, will walk you through what you should be thinking about in terms of financial planning for the year ahead.