Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

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Having just finished it, I might not be able to state the 9 points off by heart, but I'm pretty sure I'll remember to use them the next time I'm preparing a presentation. Keep in mind whom you are going to be addressing when you craft your presentation, says Robert Sternberg, PhD, a former APA president who is a professor of human development at Cornell University.

You also need courage—the courage to follow your passion, articulate your ideas simply, and express what makes your heart sing. This book inspires readers to talk about what moves them–their heart and soul–while also outlining key points on how to do it effectively. Whether you are reading to improve your public speaking approach or have an interest in TED talks I couldn’t recommend this enough.

I have been using it through most of the semester, but finally finished all the chapters this morning. I watched about 50 TED Talks back to back and I read Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo for some inspiration.

He suggests summarizing your ideas in 140 characters or less (distilling it to its essences): "If you can’t explain your big idea in 140 characters or less, keep working on your message" (pp. Even if you don’t regularly give a presentation in front of a crowd, “Talk Like TED” will show you the necessary skills you need when leading a meeting or a team. If you have never heard of "TED Talks", then immediately go over to the TED web site and listen to some of the best short talks you've ever heard.The premise of TED Talks to that we should share our ideas in a way that they will be understood, shared and acted upon. Knowing whom you are speaking to will help you tailor the talk and will help keep the audience engaged. Autors teic, ka svarīgi ir 3 aspekti: 1) emocijas; 2) zināšanas; 3) pasniegšanas veids; un grāmatā iedziļinās un pastāsta sīkāk par katru no šiem.

For instance, the sound may not run properly with your video or your slides may be set up behind you (which would mean you'll have to constantly turn your head to see where you are in your talk). Regardless of how practiced you may be at public speaking, there are some very effective strategies to use to deliver engaging talks. Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation.The original TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, is a conference that has been held annually since 1990. Gallo’s step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable. Rattling off facts and figures and talking at the audience isn't effective if they aren't interested in what you are saying.

If you enjoyed Talk like TED, you may enjoy some other books by TED authors like Judge This by Chip Kidd, The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere by Pico Ayer, or My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey by Jill Bolte Taylor. But there are Orators who have a specific talent, they don't require any powerpoint slides or pictures, with the help of hand gestures and body language they will convey to the audience what they want to portray through this speech.He heard some of the chapters and seemed to think that all of it was fairly obvious and well known information. Those of you who have watched hours of TED talks like me won't be surprised: speak from passion; use stories, humor, and pictures to engage your audience and to make your ideas clear; but be authentic. The Financial Times and its journalism are subject to a self-regulation regime under the FT Editorial Code of Practice.