Playlist

Before public speaking…

If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event? — we recommend these talks to help get you pumped up.

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Chris Anderson

TED's secret to great public speaking

7 minutes 46 seconds

Julian Treasure

How to speak so that people want to listen

9 minutes 44 seconds

Joe Kowan

How I beat stage fright

7 minutes 50 seconds

Melissa Marshall

Talk nerdy to me

4 minutes 17 seconds

Simon Sinek

How great leaders inspire action

17 minutes 47 seconds

Megan Washington

Why I live in mortal dread of public speaking

12 minutes 48 seconds

Clint Smith

The danger of silence

4 minutes 9 seconds

Sheryl Lee Ralph

A 3-step guide to believing in yourself

15 minutes 32 seconds

Lawrence Bernstein

The trick to powerful public speaking

14 minutes 38 seconds

Candace Parker

How to break down barriers and not accept limits

11 minutes 19 seconds

Martin J. Eppler

Want to give a great presentation? Use ugly sketches

10 minutes 36 seconds
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