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Talk Like Ted Paperback – March 10, 2015
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Learn the public-speaking secrets of the world's top minds
Ideas are the currency of the twenty-first 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. TED Talks 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.
Public speaking coach and bestselling author 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.
Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a TED-worthy presentation. Carmine Gallo's top 10 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Talk Like TED will give them 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.
- Print length286 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSmp Trade Paper
- Publication dateMarch 10, 2015
- Dimensions6.13 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches
- ISBN-101250061539
- ISBN-13978-1250061539
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“Lively and appealing… the book draws on current brain science to explain what wins over, and fires up, an audience -- and what doesn't.” ―Fortune
“I found his book compelling and educational, and I'm now ready to shorten and reformat my speeches.” ―INC
“A dynamic work focused on storytelling, filled with examples from TED Talks… The book is sure to be a hit with anyone who wants to be more a successful communicator.” ―Publishers Weekly (Pick of the Week, Starred Review)
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- Publisher : Smp Trade Paper
- Publication date : March 10, 2015
- Edition : Reprint
- Language : English
- Print length : 286 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1250061539
- ISBN-13 : 978-1250061539
- Item Weight : 8.6 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.13 x 0.68 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #7,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Carmine Gallo is a popular keynote speaker, Harvard instructor, and communication advisor for the world's most admired brands. His new book is FIVE STARS: The Communication Secrets to Get From Good to Great. Gallo is the author of 9 books including international bestsellers: Talk Like TED, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, The Apple Experience, and The Storyteller's Secret. Join Carmine's list at carminegallo.com and follow him on Twitter @carminegallo.
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Customers find the book highly educational, with one mentioning it provides plenty of practice examples. Moreover, the content is easy to read and understand, making it a great guide for noteworthy presentations. Additionally, the book offers valuable tips for public speaking, helping readers prepare meaningful Ted-like talks. Customers also appreciate its engaging content and find it well worth their time.
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Customers find the book educational and life-changing, providing wonderful insights and good advice. One customer notes that the research is well-distributed throughout the pages.
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Customers find the book easy to read and understand, appreciating its storytelling and examples, and consider it a great guide to making a noteworthy presentation.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseCarmine go straight to the point simplifying what it takes to be a great speaker. For everyone who wants to be a great speaker and most important a great leader.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI recently read Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo, and I found it to be an insightful and practical guide for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. The book breaks down the secrets behind the most successful TED Talks and provides actionable strategies to help make any presentation more engaging, persuasive, and memorable
5.0 out of 5 starsI recently read Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo, and I found it to be an insightful and practical guide for anyone looking to improve their public speaking skills. The book breaks down the secrets behind the most successful TED Talks and provides actionable strategies to help make any presentation more engaging, persuasive, and memorableMy talking skills improved a lot after reading this book
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2014Format: KindleVerified Purchase"Talk Like TED" is a helpful list of best practices for those who communicate - especially public speakers. Much of the material is found in other books on public speaking, which reiterates what nearly every communication coach will say: that the craft just requires discipline and hard work. There are no short cuts, but with adequate preparations and practice, anyone can be an effective public speaker. Each section contains examples with links to some of the most popular TED Talks as well as an explanation of the science behind the principle. I found particularly helpful the suggestions on how to find illustrations and how to incorporate humor effectively.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase7th Grade reading requirement for Public speaking course
- Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseAuthor talks to you by telling stories. I have used this guide and improved my presentation skills at work.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseReluctantly, I confess that my intent to improve my speaking/communication skills coupled with my interest in joining one of the local Toastmasters inspired me to purchase Talk Like Ted; The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of The World’s Top Minds by Carmine Gallo. Additionally, this book purchase is inspired by a circumstance where someone who I admire diplomatically gave me some shocking but helpful feedback when they expressed how they can see me soar even more as a person if I could find a way to align my speaking style with my writing voice. Anyhow the following are some of the detailed features of Talk Like Ted; a public speaking profile about Colin Powells (pages 92-94 under Have A Conversation), a snapshot of a Pink Concert (pages 156-157 under Deliver Jaw Dropping Moments), and the 18 minute rule as it ties into creativity (pages 188-189). The book also features various arenas with pop culture subjects as it ties into the area of speaking ( a feature of Bono from U2 on page 218, the feature of 32,000 Barbie dolls on pages 220-221, and a discussion on kinesthetic touch with a person (Dr. Elliott Krane on page 235) using a blowtorch during their TED talk etc.).
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Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchasePara mi caso particular este libro por su título y comentarios de tener una muy alta espectativa y el resultado fue bueno pero no tanto
Es un libro del que se pueden tomar varias ideas de algunas de las presentaciones realizadas en TEDx
10% del contenido es el apéndice y 15% de publicidad de su otro libro de The Bezos Blueprint, creo que le dare otra oportunidad al autor con ese otro libro
- Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI wish I had read this ten years ago. The best part is that you can go and watch and listen to these speakers referenced in the book, and yourself see the results of what the author talks about. Amazing read.
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Jesus David caraveoReviewed in Mexico on September 13, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Cumple
Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseCumple con su objetivo que es darte una idea de como mejorar tu forma de expresarte en publico y de mantener a tu audiencia, ideal si eres lider o si debes llevar un pequeño equipo de trabajo, la presentación del libro muy buena y la redaccion hace amena la lectura.
- DanReviewed in Australia on June 11, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Great and inspiring read.
Well what can I say ?? Other than that read was a massive confidence booster for someone who has never believed that they could be a public speaker. I mean I know how to talk, and talk a lot I can, however how to be a public speaker and more importantly a life changing influencer you need to engage and captivate your audience. I could tell you about all I learnt, however I'm to busy now practising what I have learnt.
- AnonymousReviewed in Ireland on April 13, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Good book if you are preparing for m.u.n (Model United Nations)
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Marco TriaccaReviewed in Italy on February 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars grande libro
Un must per chi vuole capire i segreti di una grande presentazione pubblica
- ClovisReviewed in Brazil on August 30, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice summary of ideas for presentations
Nice summary of ideas for presentations, givings the reader way to deliver a great presentation