TED Talks

TED TALKS: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking

By Chris Anderson

Great talks can inspire, educate and transform people. In this book, the head of TED, a world-renowned media organization, presents various insights and tips that anyone can use to improve your public speaking skills. Combined with the power of the internet, you can multiply your reach and impact large numbers of people. In this summary, we’ll outline some of the key ideas in 4 parts: building the right foundations, developing your ideas, preparation and deliver

In this summary, you’ll learn:
• The fundamentals of a great talk, including the right vs wrong approaches to take and why you should build a throughline;
•  The 5 tools you can use to develop your ideas;
• How to prepare for your talk, with tips on visuals, scripting and structure; and
• The practical tips that can help you deliver an amazing talk on the actual day.

Who should read this:
• Speakers or aspiring speakers
• People who wish to improve their public-speaking skills and/or make a greater impact