Talk Like TED

Carmine Gallo's Talk Like TED — an executable toolkit that applies the 9 public-speaking secrets of the world's most popular TED talks to craft presentations that are emotional, novel, and memorable. Covers 6 use cases: ① Message Crafting — find your core message and lead with passion ("I have to give a big presentation and don't know where to start" "How do I make my pitch more compelling") ② Storytelling for Impact — use narrative to connect emotionally ("How do I make my data more engaging" "I need to tell a story that sticks") ③ Delivery & Presence — speak with confidence and natural body language ("I'm terrified of public speaking" "How do I stop sounding rehearsed") ④ Novelty & Surprise — capture attention with fresh angles and wow moments ("My audience looks bored" "How do I make my presentation stand out") ⑤ Humor & Lightness — use humor naturally without telling jokes ("I'm not funny — how do I lighten up my talk" "My presentations are too serious") ⑥ Memorable Structure — design talks that stick (18-minute rule, multisensory, repetition) ("My audience forgets everything I say" "How long should my presentation be") Trigger when users say: "Help with my presentation" "How to give a TED talk" "Public speaking tips" "I have to pitch and I'm nervous" "How do I prepare a keynote" "Make my slides better" "How to speak with confidence" "I need presentation advice" "Storytelling for business" "How to structure a speech" "What makes a great talk" "I want to be a better speaker" or mention: TED talk / public speaking / presentation skills / Carmine Gallo / pitch deck / storytelling / stage presence / presentation / talk like TED / 18-minute rule. Related skills: creative-confidence (overcoming fear), how-to-win-friends (connecting with people), convinced (persuasion — if published), atomic-habits (practice and rehearsal discipline).

by @heardlyapp (Heardly)·MIT-0