(Please note: this course is Unofficial. The course and the instructor are not affiliated in any way with TED)
Imagine yourself speaking at the global TED conference in front of millions of viewers. Or imagine that every time you speak, audience members come up to you and say “your speech is so good, you should deliver a TED-style Talk.”
TED has become the gold standard of speakers and thinkers around the globe. If you’d like to speak at TED you need to know how to deliver captivating ideas in a provocative manner. It’s not enough to have the research or to just be “smart.” TED demands excellence in the substance and style of your presentation. This course will teach you how to prepare a speech that will meet the standards of TED. The course will take a couple of hours to cover, though it may take a lifetime to come up with ideas important enough for the demanding TED audience. Giving a great TED speech can catapult someone’s career to a whole new level. Being a consistently great speaker can help everyone’s career. This course will take you several hours if you prepare a new speech.
There is a 100% Money-Back Guarantee for this Public Speaking course. And the instructor also provides an enhanced guarantee.
What do Udemy Students say about this Public Speaking Course and TJ Walker?
“5 Stars! As with all of TJ Walker’s courses here on Udemy, they are succinct, to the point, and informative. No fluff with TJ’s stuff.” Jurgen Homola
“5 Stars! TJ did a great job of delivering excellent information in a concise and entertaining way. I would highly recommend this to anyone interested in improving their speaking skills or interested in giving a TED Talk.” Kelly Matzenbacher
(Please note: this course is Unofficial. The course and the instructor are not affiliated in any way with TED)
Homework
1. Who are your favorite TED Speakers?
2. Why do you want to speak at TED?
3. Why does the world need to hear your message?
(Please note: this course is Unofficial. The course and the instructor are not affiliated in any way with TED)
Homework
1. What is your idea that is worth spreading?
2. Why do you care about this idea?
3. Have you devoted a substantial part of your life to this idea?
Homework
Write down three stories that illustrate several of your key points. Be specific: relive actual conversations you've had with real people about real problems in real places with actual dialogue. Share how you felt.
Homework
Create three separate visuals for three key points in your presentations. Don't use text. Instead use a photo, image or simple chart.
I've listen to you tell me that you found it difficult to upload your homework videos to the Udemy Q and A Section. To make it easier for you to get quick feedback from me and your fellow students, I've created a Facebook page just for my Udemy students.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/559917031170397/?ref=group_browse_new
Please note that this page is just for posting homework and questions related to your course. There will be no promotion or selling of any kind by me or any students in this forum. And please note, that you are in no way required to join this page or post your videos to Facebook. You can simply use the Udemy Q and A section here if you prefer.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/559917031170397/?ref=group_browse_new
Homework
Practice your speech by speaking out loud. Make sure your presentation is less than 18 minutes.
Homework
Practice your presentation on video. Watch the video and critique yourself. Be sure to note what you like as well as what you don't like, on every aspect of style and substance.
Homework
Now comes the hard part. You must practice your speech on video (repeatedly). Watch it. Critique it. And then do it over and over until you love your speech. This is the most important part of this course. If you aren't willing to practice AND watch yourself repeately and make small improvements each time, then this course will not be of any help to you.
Homework
Watch any 10 speakers at TED.com. Critique what you like and don't liek about each speaker.
Applicaton process at https://www.ted.com/nominate/speaker
Get a respected colelague to nominate you, but only after you are convinced you have a video of yourself presenting a TED-quality speech.