Chris Anderson on Public Speaking
Learn the secrets of delivering a powerful talk from the leader of TED
Chris Anderson on Public Speaking
Learn How To
Structure any talk in order to create a compelling narrative
Start your talk powerfully and get your audience on board from the get go
Translate financial jargon into easy-to-comprehend language
Rehearse successfully in order to banish stage fright for good
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Course Syllabus
01
THE KEY ELEMENTS OF POWERFUL SPEAKING
Video: Welcome Message from Chris Anderson
Activity: Introduce Yourself to the Course Community
Video: What All Great Talks Have in Common
Resource: Find Your Powerful Idea
Video: The 4 Types of Talks to Avoid
Quiz: Diagnose What Went Wrong With These Talks
Video: How to Structure a Successful Talk
Video: Resource: Craft Your Throughline
02
5 TOOLS FOR SUCCESSFUL TALKS
Video: The Tool of Connection
Video: The Tool of Narration
Video: The Tool of Explanation
Video: The Tool of Persuasion
Video: The Tool of Revelation
Resource: Outline Your Talk
03
HOW TO BANISH YOUR FEAR OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Video: Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Video: How Monica Lewinsky Overcame Her Fear of Public Speaking
Video: How to Rehearse Your Talk
Video: How to Use Visuals With Your Talk
Video: Start Your Talk So That People Pay Attention
Video: End Your Talk Powerfully
Resource: Plan the Beginning and Ending of Your Talk
Activity: Practice and Share Your Talk
04
WHY PUBLIC SPEAKING MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
Video: Why Public Speaking Matters More Than Ever
Parting Advice from Chris
Leverage real-world expertise
Apply breakthrough insights from today’s leading thinkers to your social enterprise.
Adopt best practices
Learn tried and true methods to amplify your impact from the best in the business.
Enjoy lifetime access
Revisit courses, refresh your knowledge, and brush up on your skills at any time.
"
Chris doesn't waste a syllable. He shares his insights, based on a monumental amount of experience, with great clarity. I've been looking for information like this for a long, long time. So grateful to have finally found it."
Nini
Course Description
In this course, you’ll get behind-the-scenes with the head of TED, Chris Andersen, to learn how 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. Whether you are an entrepreneur pitching a company, a nonprofit professional making a fundraising request, or teacher looking to captivate your students, this course will help you become a powerful public speaker capable of leaving a lasting impression.
