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How to Position Yourself To Become a Powerful Presenter
TED speakers master these 3 phases to get over their fears
The TED crowd was on its feet cheering, and Tishaura Jones was smiling ear to ear. Her talk on Children’s Saving Accounts is both a history lesson on racism and a hope for the future of black America.
Tishaura, a naturally gifted speaker and politician, knows how to play a room. So it was no surprise that her talk went so well. I felt like a proud parent; being a part of her coaching team instills that feeling in you.
Her TED talk is an excellent example of putting all the pieces together and presenting a topic that connects with a crowd and brings them with you on your journey.
But what if you aren’t St. Louis’s first black female mayor? How do you go about giving a speech, let alone a TED talk, that wows the crowd?
Let’s see if we can get you up to speed on presenting like a TED expert.
Presenting like a pro
If you aren’t familiar with TED, it is an organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks lasting 18 minutes or less. Many people consider giving one to be the highlight of their professional careers.
