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Chris Anderson: The secret to giving a great TED Talk

They make it look so easy, don’t they? Standing up there on that red dot, filling the room with inspiring words that seem to trip off their tongue… TED talks. When done right, TED talks are indeed ideas worth spreading.

But what exactly makes a TED talk so irresistible? Today I am featuring a special video from Chris Anderson. He is the curator for TED since 2002 and has watched hundreds of speakers take the stage. At last he has distilled his best speaking advice into some terrific insights.

It’s perfectly normal to be afraid of public speaking, but when you can overcome your fear and express your ideas with clarity, calm an confidence, you become a messenger for the world.

Enjoy his advice. I certainly did and if you have been longing to give great presentations, what has been your biggest challenge? Let me know in the comments below. I’m here to help.

Alexa Fischer

Meet Alexa Fischer

Wishbeads founder Alexa Fischer is an actress, teacher, author, and speaker whose work helps people go after their dreams, build their confidence, and break free from fear. It’s time to ignite your light.

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