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  • Talk Like TED

  • The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds
  • By: Carmine Gallo
  • Narrated by: Carmine Gallo
  • Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (3,410 ratings)

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Ideas are the currency of the 21st century. In order to succeed, you need to be able to sell your ideas persuasively. This ability is the single greatest skill that will help you accomplish your dreams.

Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and best-selling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which have redefined the elements of a successful presentation and become the gold standard for public speaking. TED - which stands for technology, entertainment, and design - brings together the world's leading thinkers. These are the presentations that set the world on fire, and the techniques that top TED speakers use will make any presentation more dynamic, fire up any team, and give anyone the confidence to overcome their fear of public speaking.

In his audiobook, Carmine Gallo has broken down hundreds of TED talks and interviewed the most popular TED presenters, as well as the top researchers in the fields of psychology, communications, and neuroscience to reveal the nine secrets of all successful TED presentations. Gallo's step-by-step method makes it possible for anyone to deliver a presentation that is engaging, persuasive, and memorable.

Carmine Gallo's Top 10 Wall Street Journal best seller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities the tools to communicate the ideas that matter most to them, the skill to win over hearts and minds, and the confidence to deliver the talk of their lives.

The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in Talk Like TED are his own. His audiobook is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC, or its affiliates.

This program is read by the author.

©2014 Carmine Gallo (P)2013 Macmillan Audio

Featured Article: How to Get Over Your Fear of Public Speaking


Glossophobia—or the fear of public speaking—is one of the most commonly shared phobias, affecting a majority of the population. There's something about getting up in front of people—whether it’s a group of 10 or 10,000—that many of us dread. But this fear is not insurmountable; there are a wide range of useful tricks and tips to learn how to overcome your fear of public speaking and enhance your delivery style.

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simply awesome

Talk like Ted.One of the best books ever simply awesome! a must own it today.

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The Bible of successful public speaking

Mark my words... this book will go down in history as the unquestionable authority on public speaking.

ok so maybe I exaggerated a little but there is no doubt in my mind that it is amazing.

Carmine narrates it wonderfully too.

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A great listen for even the experienced speaker

I enjoyed the book possibly even more because I've watched most of the included example TED talks. Great listen that kept me engaged and continuously thinking of how to improve my style. Highly recommend.

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Great for Public Speaking Skills

This book was a refresher and also brought plenty of new insight on how to speak and present well.

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How to deliver a masterpiece presentation

Before reading this book, I wouldn’t believe a book about making a presentation can be interesting. But I was totally wrong. This is one book that I can recommend to anyone. I fell in love with it because it presented key points of a masterpiece presentation, which I didn’t know before.
This book is not only about how to make a great presentation. The author also offers meaningful advice which can help you develop as a person overall.
The author did an excellent job at delivering the information. And he explained the notions in a way in which the reader can easily apply in the future.
There was also a lot of powerful and worth knowing information which I hadn’t know before.
Applying these secrets, I believe to be the key to an excellent presentation. The most important thing to keep in mind is the power of a good story and how to deliver it. This is how you deliver an excellent presentation or speech. Your audience doesn’t want a bunch of facts thrown at them.

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most tips aren't new but they are really useful

Highlighted really useful tips with good examples from ted talks. most tips are probably known but he has proven their effectiveness and made it easy to access in one small sized book.

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I loved the narration.

I love the narration of this book by the author. The advice given is actionable which is rare for a self help book.

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Inspiring and Instructional

I enjoyed the stories and practical advice about delivering a great presentation. I look forward to implementing the suggestions and trying the different approaches.

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Terrific Book for Becoming a Better Public Speaker

First-rate book that assisted me not only in public speaking but in my daily work as a lawyer.

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Improving your public speaking skills

Really liked the suggestions made by the author and the way information was presented , it gives clear steps and secrets on how to improve public speaking

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