For anyone who has ever been inspired by a TED talk…
…this is an insider’s guide to creating talks that are unforgettable.
Since taking over TED in the early 2000s, Chris Anderson has shown how carefully crafted short talks can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. Done right, a talk can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview. Done right, a talk is more powerful than anything in written form.
This book explains how the miracle of powerful public speaking is achieved, and equips you to give it your best shot. There is no set formula; no two talks should be the same. The goal is for you to give the talk that only you can give. But don’t be intimidated. You may find it more natural than you think.
Chris Anderson has worked behind the scenes with all the TED speakers who have inspired us the most, and here he shares insights from such favorites as Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Salman Khan, Dan Gilbert, Mary Roach, Matt Ridley, and dozens more – everything from how to craft your talk’s content to how you can be most effective on stage. This is the 21st-century’s new manual for truly effective communication and it is a must-listen for anyone who is ready to create impact with their ideas.
TED Talks “TED Talks” by Chris Anderson is a helpful title for anyone wanting to become a more effective public speaker. The book is around 250 pages and covers such topics as:
Ted Talks I’m always interested in improving my public speaking skills and I’ve heard a lot about TED, so I was curious about this book. The book is split up into the following sections: “Foundation,” “Talk tools,” “Preparation process,” “On stage,” and “Reflection.” Some of the advice discussed included reducing the range of topics to a single connected thread that can be properly developed, using metaphors, the different talk tools…
Painless Learning for Great Public Speaking TED Talks reminds me a little of a book I read decades ago… Bobby Fischer Teaches Chess. As I read that book I kept thinking, yes, interesting idea – and another. When I finished, I thought ok good pointers but will it make any difference? Then I played someone who I had never won against in dozens of opportunities and I beat them.