Want to talk like ‘Ted’?

​'Ted Talks’ is one of the world’s most recognized public speaking forum. Speakers on ‘Ted Talks’ always seem to deliver fantastic and impressive speeches, speaking like professional public speakers, creating a lasting impression for their audiences.

Truth is, many of these speakers on ‘Ted Talks’ may be subject matter experts in their respective fields, they are not professionally trained public speakers. Where public speaking is concerned, they are amateurs (even novice) like you & I. Hence if they can do it, so can you. Talk like ‘Ted’ as Ted can ‘Talk’.
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Here are 3 public speaking tips to be an effective speaker:

1. Know your audience - think in their shoes and walk the talk. Understand their objectives, what are they looking for & what do they want to hear. Public speaking is not about you but your audience.
- “The success of your presentation will be judged not by the knowledge you send but by what the listener receives.” - Lilly Walters

2. Prepare well – a well prepared speech has a CONCISE structure and PRECISE context. Tell them what you want to say and say it.

3. Finally, it all comes down to PRACTICE. So practise, practise, practise. As Mark Twain said, “It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech”, so what are you waiting for? Let's get started right away.

To talk like the speakers in ‘Ted Talks’ is not impossible; just know that the fear of public speaking is a fear that can be conquered.

In my next few blogs I will share more tips on how to prepare well, effective delivery etc. STAY TUNED!