A one-day workshop
A very workshop structured around the iconic TED Talks, the gold standard for public speaking. Learn a step-by-step method to inspire and motivate your audience over the course of a day. Master the art of storytelling, learn to paint strong visual imagery and understand how to get your audience behind your ideas, no matter how audacious or complex they seem. A fun and challenging masterclass for those who need to shock, wow and captivate!
learning objectives
- Understand what an audience needs from you
- Understand your personal style and how to use it
- Show passion in your delivery as well as clear insight to your subject
- Combat nerves, speak up and get your ideas heard
- Analyse the difference between communication that sticks, and information that gets forgotten
- Deliver a persuasive and memorable TED-style presentation from a clear nine-step method
Expert trainer
This programme was designed, and is delivered, by one of our most popular trainers, Susie Ashfield.
Session outline
1. What’s it all about?
- Exercise: audience reaction in three words…
- Introduction to the spoken word
- Understanding the needs of the listener
- The currency of ideas
- Outlining your intention
2. Finding the story in complex content
- Motivating activity
- Analysing memorable messages
- How do you add value to your content?
- Exercise: The Six Principles of Sticky Ideas (Dan and Chip Heath)
- How do you teach something new?
3. Delivering jaw-dropping moments
- Systematic creativity:
- Deliver an emotionally charged experience
- How to effectively use statistics and data
- Tactics that get results
- The ‘urban legends’ concept – what makes stories unforgettable? How elements of the unexpected take content from ordinary to extraordinary
- Exercises:
- The Toolbox: Hands, Volume, Pausing, Eye Contact, Expression
- Energy levels. What percentage are you at?
- What type of communicator are you?
- Which TED speakers are the most inspirational?
4. Combatting anxiety
- How to answer difficult questions
- Identifying challenging situations
- Controlling nervous energy
5. Making it personal
- Creating impact:
- Lighten up!!
- Analogies and metaphors
- Keeping it simple
- Pictures and props
- Make an emotional investment
- Exercise: Personal anecdotes and memories
- The 9 steps to a TED-style Talk, including:
- Find the emotion
- Is it novel?
- Make it memorable
6. Action planning
- Exercise: Identify specific actions to enhance your presentation style
- Exercise: Personal action planning
