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The Head of TED Teaches You How to Deliver Talks that Share Powerful Ideas

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.8

- craft an effective throughline for a talk
- understand 5 different ways to structure your talk
- learn the most effective ways to start your talk & get your audience on board

What you'll learn

craft an effective throughline for a talk
understand 5 different ways to structure your talk
learn the most effective ways to start your talk & get your audience on board
leave your audience with a memorable impression

* Requirements

* There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to everyone.

Description

A carefully crafted talk can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. As the Head of TED, Chris Anderson knows this firsthand. He’s had a ringside seat listening to many hundreds of amazing TED speakers including people like Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Salman Khan, Amanda Palmer, and Monica Lewinsky whose talks have been viewed millions of times. He’s learned that a talk done right can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview.

In this course, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to use public speaking to share powerful ideas. Chris will walk you through real-life examples of TED Talks that worked and also share firsthand stories of mistakes to avoid. You’ll get a series of worksheets and exercises to plan your own talk that draws from Chris’s latest book TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. Whether you are an entrepreneur pitching a company, a nonprofit professional making a fundraising request, or a teacher looking to captivate your students, this course will help you become a powerful public speaker capable of leaving a lasting impression. After completing this course, you’ll be ready to structure your own talk and deliver it memorably to an audience.  

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is looking to become a more confident public speaker capable of sharing powerful ideas

Course content

5 sections • 27 lectures

The Key Elements of Powerful Public Speaking 8 lectures

Welcome Message from Chris Anderson Preview 01:27

Introduce Yourself to the Course Community Preview 00:16

Post a brief message to introduce yourself to others taking this course and share your learning goals.

What All Great Talks Have in Common Preview 01:50

Understand the key elements that all powerful talks share

RESOURCE: Find Your Powerful Idea Preview 00:06

Use these exercises to come up with an idea for your talk.

The 4 Types of Talks to Avoid Preview 05:47

Learn about the four types of talks you should avoid giving.

Diagnose What Went Wrong With These Talks

Take this quick quiz to test your understanding of what can go wrong with talks.

How to Structure a Successful Talk Preview 02:57

Master the art of structuring your talk with a throughline

RESOURCE: Craft Your Throughline Preview 00:09

Use this worksheet to develop the unifying theme for your talk.

5 Tools for Successful Talks 6 lectures

The Tool of Connection Preview 05:00

Learn to connect with your audience and establish authentic empathy.

The Tool of Narration Preview 03:07

Learn how to thoughtfully and powerfully intersperse stories in your talk

The Tool of Explanation Preview 04:06

Learn how to explain complicated concepts clearly and articulately

The Tool of Persuasion Preview 04:07

Learn rhetorical techniques for getting your audience to grasp a new point of view

The Tool of Revelation Preview 04:29

Learn to powerfully reveal new information and ideas throughout your talk

RESOURCE: Outline Your Talk Preview 00:07

Plan how you will incorporate connection, narration, explanation, persuasion, and revelation into your talk.

How to Banish Your Fears of Public Speaking & Successfully Rehearse 8 lectures

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking Preview 02:56

Learn techniques for becoming less nervous when you stand in front of a crowd

Case Study: How Monica Lewinsky Overcame Her Fear of Speaking Preview 03:08

Learn from how one of the most nervous speakers Chris has ever seen overcame her fears and confidently delivered an incredibly popular TED talk

How to Rehearse Your Talk Preview 05:16

Learn about two methods of preparation that you can use to get ready.

How to Use Visuals with Your Talk Preview 02:09

Create slides, props, and other visuals that enhance--rather than distract from--your talk

Start Your Talk So That People Pay Attention Preview 03:00

Learn the most powerful techniques for beginning your talk in a powerful way

End Your Talk Powerfully Preview 03:19

Practice methods for ending your talk in a truly memorable way

RESOURCE: Plan the Beginning and Ending of Your Talk Preview 00:05

Use this worksheet to plan the beginning and ending of your talk.

Practice and Share Your Talk Preview 00:10

Optional: Record your talk and share it with the course community to receive feedback.

Why Public Speaking Matters More Than Ever 4 lectures

Why Public Speaking Matters More Than Ever Preview 02:06

Understand why today's global economy demands the ability to share powerful ideas

Parting Advice from Chris Preview 01:43

Chris shares his final thoughts on how to deliver talks that convey powerful ideas

About Acumen Academy Preview 01:05

Complete the Post-Course Survey Preview 00:07

BONUS: Preview of Acumen Academy's Master Class with Adam Grant 1 lectures

BONUS PREVIEW: Adam Grant on Developing Original Ideas Preview 01:12