“Talk Like TED” is intended for people who want to have more confidence and authenticity when speaking in front of an audience. By analyzing 500 of the best and most-viewed TED talks and interviewing popular speakers, the author identified several elements that make for a good TED talk. They can make a presentation more engaging and also help people to overcome their fear “Talk Like TED” is intended for people who want to have more confidence and authenticity when speaking in front of an audience. By analyzing 500 of the best and most-viewed TED talks and interviewing popular speakers, the author identified several elements that make for a good TED talk. They can make a presentation more engaging and also help people to overcome their fear of public speaking. Who should read this book: • People who want to improve their public speaking skills. • People who want to understand what makes TED talks so successful and what techniques are used by the speakers to engage their audience. • Anyone interested in learning how to enhance presentations and make them more interesting. In this summary: Chapter 1: Great communicators use certain techniques to deliver successful presentations Chapter 2: Motivated speakers can inspire their audience Chapter 3: Stories get people's attention and appeal to their emotions Chapter 4: Practice is an essential part of preparation Chapter 5: Novelty makes people thirst for knowledge Chapter 6: Speakers can include shocking or surprising elements Chapter 7: Humor is an effective means, but should be used with caution Chapter 8: Content should be condensed into an 18-minute talk Chapter 9: The brain will process information better when senses are stimulated Chapter 10: Giving a good TED talk requires passion and practice Chapter 11: Final Summary Evolvo opinion