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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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TED's secret to great public speaking
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Chris Anderson

TED's secret to great public speaking

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How to speak so that people want to listen
09:44

Julian Treasure

How to speak so that people want to listen

9 minutes 44 seconds
Your body language may shape who you are
20:45

Amy Cuddy

Your body language may shape who you are

20 minutes 45 seconds
How I beat stage fright
07:50

Joe Kowan

How I beat stage fright

7 minutes 50 seconds
Talk nerdy to me
04:17

Melissa Marshall

Talk nerdy to me

4 minutes 17 seconds
How great leaders inspire action
17:47

Simon Sinek

How great leaders inspire action

17 minutes 47 seconds
Lies, damned lies and statistics (about TEDTalks)
05:42

Sebastian Wernicke

Lies, damned lies and statistics (about TEDTalks)

5 minutes 42 seconds
Why I live in mortal dread of public speaking
12:48

Megan Washington

Why I live in mortal dread of public speaking

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The danger of silence
04:09

Clint Smith

The danger of silence

4 minutes 9 seconds
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