Among the many different teaching strategies to consider, we can impact student learning by improving the organization and design of your presentations. Think about the ineffective lectures you have sat through as a student, researcher and instructor; lectures that lack organization, clarity, and engagement fail to connect with students. Students stop listening and turn to copying slides verbatim with little critical thinking. In this workshop, we will explore the cognitive constraints of attention and learning, learn how to organize critical content, and develop a cohesive story structure that connects with an audience.