9 Secrets to Public Speaking

If you enjoy watching the spread of ideas via TED Talks, do yourself a favor and read Talk Like TED, especially if you do presentations. Author Carmine Gallo draws upon many TED Talks to illustrate his 9 secrets to public speaking.

1. Passion
2. Stories
3. Practice
4. Teach the audience something new
5. Creating jaw-dropping moments
6. Humor
7. It's all about the numbers
8. Engage all the senses
9. Stay in your lane (do what you do best)