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Originated in 1984, TED talks have come a long way from Technology, Entertainment and Design (TED) to the treasure trove of ideas worth spreading.\u00a0The popularity of TED talks is <\/span>clear evidence<\/span> that we are interested in listening to people who can tell the story right. We all have relied on TED talks to improve our presentation and communication skills.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Nowadays, it\u2019s more important than ever to have effective communication skills <\/span>to make your mark in the world, regardless of the career choice you make.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>There are certain characteristics that are common of the world leaders and their communication style. This includes both verbal and non-verbal aspects, starting from saying your name right to engaging the audience to creating an impact. To know this better, we <\/span>watched\u00a0<\/span>all 25\u00a0<\/span>TED talks on presentations that speak about the different aspects for a great <\/span>presentatio<\/span>n.\u00a0 Here are the key takeaways from the talks, each of which practices what it preaches.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” min_height=”” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” align_content=”stretch” flex_align_items=”flex-start” flex_justify_content=”flex-start” flex_column_spacing=”” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” container_tag=”div” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” spacing_medium=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” spacing_small=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”” 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class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n Any form of communication from public speaking to a business meeting to a friendly conversation requires you to establish a connection with the person you\u2019re communicating to. Don’t try to impose your ideas without understanding your audience and what they want. So, in the first few minutes of the presentation, try to analyze your audience and tweak the parts of your presentation to fit the context and audience well. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Introduce yourself and tell them why they should listen to you, and ask them what they expect from the presentation. Find ways to engage\u00a0and interact with them. This way, they will feel included in the presentation and would be ready to listen to you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n Remember that you are talking about something you have expertise or training in. Hence, there will be terminologies that may seem trivial to you. But if your audience can\u2019t get around the jargons, you have lost them already. The real challenge is in breaking down the jargons and handing them over to the audience in bits they can chew. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Your job is not to give them definitions and technical definitions which they can easily find elsewhere. They need to know why and how that matters to them. They have come to listen to your story, so tell them one. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n Apart from the PowerPoint templates or pamphlets, your voice is the most significant tool in any kind of presentation.\u00a0You should do warm-up exercises before an important presentation to ensure your tone of voice aligns with the context and objective of the talk. If you want people to take actions based on\u00a0the ideas you proposed, an aggressive tone wouldn\u2019t help to connect with them. You should try an empathetic yet affirmative tone to convince the audience to trust you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, maintaining the same tone throughout the talk will only bore people. So, employ different tones and pace in your speech so that you can take the audience with you as you progress. For examples, a high pitched and fast voice indicates urgency whereas a low and composed voice indicates authority. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n \u201cWe are drowning in information, while starving for wisdom\u201d.\u00a0Your job\u00a0as a presenter\u00a0does not end with passing on the information, it\u2019s just a start. Your aim is to give a purpose to the information in hand.\u00a0You need to understand the pain points of your audience and convince them how they can use the shared idea to make a change.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To do that, you should be clear of the ideas and the perspectives you want to instill in the audience. So, before the presentation, identify the key takeaways of your talk, and direct your presentation to the main ideas. Use analogies from daily life to tap in to their emotions, and make a transformation within them.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n You can prepare all the slides in advance, rehearse the main points many times, warm up your voice, and yet something might go wrong on the day of presentation. For instance, the mic may not work, your file may not open, venue may change, you may forget lines, someone might ask an unexpected question, and so on. How you deal with these unexpected situations tell you how confident and efficient you are.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember not to panic and focus on what could be done to proceed with the presentation. To start with, have an extra copy of all relevant files\u00a0you may need.\u00a0\u00a0Reach the venue early\u00a0and\u00a0double-check the technical stuff.\u00a0Memorize\u00a0the main pointers so that you can pick up from\u00a0where you lost the lines.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n Be it in business, education or politics, you need to sound confident if you want others to listen to you. No matter how innovative or groundbreaking your idea is, if you don\u2019t sound confident about it, no one will buy it. It\u2019s okay to feel nervous about public speaking, but there are ways to overcome it. You can try conscious breathing and wide arm gestures to overcome your nerves. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Another thing to take care is the authenticity\u00a0of your idea and your presentation. You have a distinct voice and a unique story, so tell your original narrative in your true style. This will make you stand out in a crowd.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n A presentation is not merely the delivery of ideas in\u00a0a structured way or choosing the right words to greet your audience with. It is also, if not mostly, about the way\u00a0you\u00a0present\u00a0yourself\u00a0in front of the audience; from the way\u00a0you enter a stage to the way you smile to the way you move around to the hand gestures and different facial expressions you use. Learn different hand gestures that imply different meaning, and\u00a0practice them to develop your presentation skills.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A firm handshake and a warm smile can go a long way in industrial collaborations. Even before you utter the first word, your body language gives away a lot about you. People use these cues to assess you as you appear in front of a crowd. So, work on them to create a good impression and even better connections.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n Most people miss out on this. If you observe keenly, there is a lot you can learn from the people you communicate with. The next time you listen to someone talk, notice the good and bad aspects of the presentation. Practice the factors you found interesting and try to avoid the ones you didn\u2019t like. This doesn\u2019t mean you should imitate them; you have to find what excited you about their talk and find your own way to use it in your presentation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You may like the use of simple analogies or the organization of ideas or the hand gesture.\u00a0Look for both verbal and non-verbal cues and analyze your own presentation with reference to other great speakers.\u00a0This helps you to naturally absorb the skills for an effective communication.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n With internet overflowing with information, there is nothing a person cannot find online\u00a0apart from the personal stories.\u00a0So,\u00a0your narrative determines the success of your presentation.\u00a0Adding personal touch not only makes you sound credible; it also enhances bond-building with your audience. That will make them want to listen to your version.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Besides the qualifications or expertise you possess in the field, your personal experience can enrich your presentation. But, don\u2019t brag too much or promote yourself since that may distract others. Stick to the story and elements from your personal life that supports your claim.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n This goes without saying, yet many speakers overlook the power of practice. Anyone would want to listen to a person who seems like they know what they are speaking. And you will gain the confidence only by practicing the speech several times. Each time, you will find areas where you can improve and working on them gives you the edge to be the best communicator in the room.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Practice in front of a mirror or in front of your friends and improve the subtle details with every rehearsal. Record yourself and watch it later and observe the areas where you can improve.\u00a0Keep a conversational tone so that\u00a0you don\u2019t sound mechanical while talking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][\/fusion_builder_column][\/fusion_builder_row][\/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” min_height=”” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” align_content=”stretch” flex_align_items=”flex-start” flex_justify_content=”flex-start” flex_column_spacing=”” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” container_tag=”div” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” spacing_medium=”” margin_top_medium=”” margin_bottom_medium=”” spacing_small=”” margin_top_small=”” margin_bottom_small=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_dimensions_medium=”” padding_top_medium=”” padding_right_medium=”” 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fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n No one has ever entered a stage without their heart racing up. It’s inevitable to have the adrenaline rise before any big event and managing them starts before you enter the stage. Here are the TED talks that focus on the aspects which you can work on before your presentation which will help you deliver a confident and compelling presentation.<\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n [\/fusion_text][fusion_code]PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS9lbWJlZC95b0Q4Uk1xMk9rVT9zdGFydD00NDEmZW5kPTczNjsiIHRpdGxlPSJZb3VUdWJlIHZpZGVvIHBsYXllciIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93PSJhY2NlbGVyb21ldGVyOyBhdXRvcGxheTsgY2xpcGJvYXJkLXdyaXRlOyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWE7IGd5cm9zY29wZTsgcGljdHVyZS1pbi1waWN0dXJlIiBhbGxvd2Z1bGxzY3JlZW4+PC9pZnJhbWU+IA==[\/fusion_code][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” content_alignment_medium=”” content_alignment_small=”” content_alignment=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” sticky_display=”normal,sticky” class=”” id=”” margin_top=”” margin_right=”” margin_bottom=”” margin_left=”” font_size=”” fusion_font_family_text_font=”” fusion_font_variant_text_font=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” text_color=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]<\/p>\n A leading expert in\u00a0presentations, Phil\u00a0Waknell\u00a0helps thousands of business leaders, speakers and entrepreneurs\u00a0daily to\u00a0design and deliver powerful and engaging presentations.\u00a0By using the three proposed ingredients wisely in his presentation,\u00a0Waknell\u00a0proves that he practices what he preaches.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBiggest takeaways from TED talks to improve presentation skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1. Form a connection with the audience<\/h3>\n
2. Avoid the jargons, tell a story<\/h3>\n
3. Train your voice well<\/h4>\n
4. Focus on transforming, rather than informing<\/h3>\n
5. Prepare well, but be ready for changes<\/h3>\n
6. Sound confident and authentic<\/h3>\n
7. Work on your body language<\/h3>\n
8. Observe other speakers and learn from feedback<\/h3>\n
9. Add personal stories to sound credible<\/h3>\n
10. Practice, practice, practice<\/h3>\n
Things to do before your presentation<\/h2>\n
The three magic ingredients of amazing presentations<\/span>\u00a0by Phil\u00a0<\/span>Waknell<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n