4 keys to deliver a TEDx-worthy presentation
COVID-19 has derailed many events and in-person meetings, but these principles of oration, persuasion and connection apply to all formats.
Business presentations are an opportunity for leaders to showcase their expertise and audience members to engage with valuable, inspiring information.
TED and TEDx talks, which are local and independently organized events, have come to represent the pinnacle of high- caliber business presentations.
Before the pandemic took hold, I had the honor of coaching speakers for TEDxCaryWomen. Participating in the process was educational (even for a veteran, like myself), and the principles and techniques we’ll discuss pertain just as well to virtual events. Let’s look at which best practices from TED-style talks apply to everyday business presentations.
1. Adjust your mindset to invite curiosity.
The first best practice that sets TED speakers apart is that they approach their talks as if they’re simply chatting with their audience. This approach touches each listener in a way that feels personal and invites listeners into the conversation.
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