How to Give a TED Talk
Would you like to be invited to speak at TED? Beyond having great ideas, you must deliver a speech like a pro.
TED has become the gold standard of speakers and thinkers around the globe. If you'd like to speak at TED you need to know how to deliver captivating ideas in a provocative manner. It's not enough to have the research or to just be "smart." TED demands excellence in the substance and style of your presentation. This course will teach you how to prepare a speech that will meet the standards of TED. The course will take a couple of hours to cover, though it may take a lifetime to come up with ideas important enough for the demanding TED audience. Giving a great TED speech can catapult someone's career to a whole new level. Being a consistently great speaker can help everyone's career. This course will take you several hours if you prepare a new speech.
TJ Walker
What Makes a TED Talk
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Passion for an Idea Worth Spreading
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Tell a Story
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Plan Your Visuals
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Timing is Everything
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Style AND Substance are Essential
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Video Rehearsal is the Most Important Step
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Great Writers Read Great Writers--Great Speakers Watch Great Speakers
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Apply to Speak at TED and Final Thoughts
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