How to Give a Killer Presentation – Lessons from TED

How to Give a Killer Presentation – Lessons from TED


Ever wondered how TED speakers captivate millions? 🤔 Let me spill the beans on crafting a killer presentation! 🫘💡

  1. Frame Your Story 📚 Picture this: You're taking your audience on a journey. Start strong, explain why you care, and make them care too! Remember, it's not about cramming info – it's about depth, not breadth.
  2. Plan Your Delivery 🗺️ Choose your weapon: script, bullet points, or memorization. TED's secret sauce? Memorization! But if you're short on time, flash cards are your best friend.
  3. Develop Stage Presence 🕴️ Fun fact: Richard, the "Lion Lights" guy, was visibly nervous during his TED Talk. But guess what? The audience loved him even more for it! Stay still, make eye contact, and pretend you're chatting with old friends.
  4. Master Multimedia 🖼️ Ditch the text-heavy slides! Richard's talk? All photos, zero text. Let your visuals tell the story while you weave the narrative.

Practice, Practice, Practice! 🔁 TED speakers start prepping 6-9 months in advance. That killer presentation? It's hours of work spread over months.        

Remember, it's all about substance, narrative, and passion. If you've got something to say, you can rock that stage! 🌟

What's your go-to presentation trick? Share in the comments! 👇




Brajesh Sinha

Sr. Manager. Sales Training at Abbvie (Allergan) India

2mo

Great insights! Ram narayanan Delivering a compelling presentation can make all the difference in capturing an audience's attention and conveying your message effectively. TED Talks provide an excellent blueprint with their focus on storytelling, simplicity, and passion. #PresentationSkills #PublicSpeaking #Storytelling #TEDTalks #ProfessionalDevelopment #Communication

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