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Category Archives: TED
Five Public Speaking Resolutions for 2019
I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— As 2018 draws to a close, many … Continue reading
Posted in Motivation, Presentation Guru, TED
Tagged Presentation, Presentation Guru, public speaking, Resolutions, storytelling
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You know more than you think you do
In the TED Talk below, social scientist Dolly Chugh speaks about an interesting idea: how we can become better people if we just stop trying to be good. I don’t intend to analyze her talk; rather, in this post, I’d like … Continue reading
Posted in Delivery, TED
Tagged Arthur Ashe, Dolly Chugh, notes, public speaking, TED Talk
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Lessons from the edge of a cliff … without a rope!
I am one of the co-founders of Presentation Guru, a digital magazine for public speaking professionals. This post is part of a series designed to share the great content on Presentation Guru with the Manner of Speaking community. ——— On 3 June 2017, professional rock climber … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Honnold, El Capitan, Presentation, Presentation Guru, public speaking, TED
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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 252) – Jack Kerouac
“One day I will find the right words, and they will be simple.” — Jack Kerouac Photo courtesy of Tom Palumbo
Posted in Quotes for Public Speakers, TED
Tagged Jack Kerouac, public speaking, Public Speaking Quotations, quotes, simplicity
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Quotes for Public Speakers (No. 242) – Bruno Giussani
“When people sit in a room to listen to a speaker, they are offering her something extremely precious, something that isn’t recoverable once given: a few minutes of their time and of their attention. Her task is to use that time … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, Bruno Giussani, public speaking, Public Speaking Quotations, quotes, TED
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The Day TED Might Have Died
I recently wrote a post in which I shared an article written by Seth Godin. That article mentioned the (then) upcoming book on TED Talks by TED Curator, Chris Anderson. The book, TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, … Continue reading
Your Talk is a Gift
Seth Godin is the author of several books about “marketing, the spread of ideas and managing both customers and employees with respect”. They are bestsellers. His blog is one of my favourites and I highly recommend it. This post is part of … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, Preparation, Presentation, public speaking, Seth Godin, TED
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When to reveal a prop in a presentation
A few months ago, I began meditating on a daily basis. I had long heard about the different benefits that can come from practising mindfulness for just 20 minutes a day and decided to try it out. I am pleased with … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis of a Speech, TED
Tagged Andy Puddicombe, Headspace, meditation, mindfulness, props, public speaking
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