English is rich with linguistic treasures. But it’s missing certain words for sentiments that the events this year generated. While every year has ups and downs, this one was uniquely tiresome from the start. Luckily, German is ...
Native English speakers must learn how they come across
Many people want to call themselves public speakers. If I had to guess, it has to be one of the most desirable professions. For many people, it’s probably up there with sports broadcaster and reality TV star. It stands to reason, then, ...
f you’ve ever sat in an audience mesmerized by a motivational or business speaker, you know that such speakers can make the skill look so easy. You laugh with them, learn with them, empathize with them, and leave feeling as though the ...
I’m coaching speakers for TEDMED, the medical and science TED conference, for my sixth year. Some are first-timers on a big stage; others are seasoned pros. The good old fight-or-flight syndrome can affect all of them—along with ...
Unfortunately, in this world, everybody wants something for nothing, and this will include your public speaking engagements. But everybody also knows that some things are worth paying for. Great content and seamless delivery in a ...
WHAT IS NEUROPLASTICITY? Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to form new synaptic connections between neurons. It’s what enables us to learn new things. We’re at our most neuroplastic as babies, but as we get older and become more ...
“What sets TED Talks apart is that the big ideas are wrapped up in personal stories.” In one sentence 60 Minutes host Charlie Rose perfectly captured the magic that makes TED a global phenomenon. At TED 2016, Shonda Rhimes—the ...
“Presentation literacy” isn’t an option anymore, according to TED Talks curator Chris Anderson. “It’s a core skill for the 21st century.” Anderson calls presentation and public-speaking skills a “superpower” for those who want to ...
Although learning a language is harder as an adult than as a child, here are a few strategies that can help pave the way: Watch social cues: Pay attention to nonverbal cues, such as eye gaze, gestures or pointing. They can enhance your ...
