Chris Anderson – Chris Anderson on Public Speaking

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Chris Anderson – Chris Anderson on Public Speaking

A carefully crafted talk can be the key to unlocking empathy, stirring excitement, spreading knowledge, and promoting a shared dream. As the Head of TED, Chris Anderson knows this firsthand. He’s had a ringside seat listening to many hundreds of amazing TED speakers including people like Sir Ken Robinson, Amy Cuddy, Bill Gates, Elizabeth Gilbert, Salman Khan, Amanda Palmer, and Monica Lewinsky whose talks have been viewed millions of times. He’s learned that a talk done right can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview.

In this course, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to use public speaking to share powerful ideas. Chris will walk you through real life examples of TED Talks that worked and also share firsthand stories of mistakes to avoid. You’ll get a series of worksheets and exercises to plan your own talk that draw from Chris’ latest book TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. Whether you are an entrepreneur pitching a company, a nonprofit professional making a fundraising request, or teacher looking to captivate your students, this course will help you become a powerful public speaker capable of leaving a lasting impression. After completing this course, you’ll be ready to structure your own talk and deliver it memorably to an audience.

Your Instructor

Chris Anderson
Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson is the curator of TED and recent bestselling author of TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. Trained as a journalist, Anderson launched more than 100 successful magazines and websites before turning his attention to TED. His TED mantra – “Ideas worth spreading”– continues to blossom on an international scale.

Course Curriculum

Section 1 : The Key Elements of Powerful Public Speaking

Pre-Course Survey

Welcome Message from Chris Anderson (1:27)

Introduce Yourself to the Course Community

What All Great Talks Have in Common (1:50)

RESOURCE: Find Your Powerful Idea

The 4 Types of Talks to Avoid (5:46)

Quiz 1 : Diagnose What Went Wrong With These Talks

How to Structure a Successful Talk (2:57)

Section 2: 5 Tools for Successful Talks

The Tool of Connection (5:00)

The Tool of Narration (3:07)

The Tool of Explanation (4:06)

The Tool of Persuasion (4:07)

The Tool of Revelation (4:29)

RESOURCE: Outline Your Talk

Section 3: How to Banish Your Fears of Public Speaking & Successfully Rehearse

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking (2:56)

Case Study: How Monica Lewinsky Overcame Her Fear of Public Speaking (3:08)

How to Rehearse Your Talk (5:16)

How to Use Visuals with Your Talk (2:09)

How to Your Talk So That People Pay Attention (3:00)

How to End Your Talk Powerfully (3:19)

RESOURCE: Plan the Beginning and Ending of Your Talk

Practice and Share Your Talk

Section 4: Why Public Speaking Matters More Than Ever

Why Public Speaking Matters More than Ever (2:06)

Parting Advice from Chris (1:43)

Complete the Post-Course Satisfaction Survey

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course and finish?
The course s now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact [email protected] in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Will I get feedback on my assignments or directly interact with the instructors?
No. This is a self-paced learning resource. You will get out of the course what you put into it so we encourage active self-reflection and participation in all exercises, but there will be no graded assignments or direct feedback from instructors. You will have access to a community forum where you can share your work and ideas.

Will I get a certificate for completing the course?
Yes! If you complete all video content and exercises, you will receive a Statement of Accomplishment from +Acumen.
Can I purchase bulk seats in the course?
Yes! If you are interested in purchasing this course for multiple people, please reach out to [email protected] for pricing details. We are happy to discuss group discounts.
Can I get a receipt?
Of course! When you enroll in the course, an email confirming your purchase will be sent to you directly. This email will itemize your transaction so you can save a copy. If you need another format, you can email [email protected] and we’re happy to help you.

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