How to Deliver Talks that Share Powerful Ideas

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 that is done right can electrify a room and transform an audience’s worldview.

In the Udemy course “Acumen Presents: Chris Anderson on Public Speaking” you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to use public speaking to share powerful ideas. 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.

Acumen Presents: Chris Anderson on Public Speaking – Course Content

The Head of TED, Chris Anderson, 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 draws from Chris’ latest book TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking. After completing this course, you’ll be ready to structure your own talk and deliver it memorably to an audience.

The course comprises 26 lectures organized into the following sections:

Section 1: The Key Elements of Powerful Public Speaking
Section 2: 5 Tools for Successful Talks
Section 3: How to Banish Your Fears of Public Speaking & Successfully Rehearse
Section 4: Why Public Speaking Matters More Than Ever
BONUS: Free Preview of +Acumen Master Class with Wharton Professor Adam Grant

Summary of Main Course Features

Instructed by: +Acumen Courses and Chris Anderson
Lectures: 26
On-demand video: 1 hour
Articles: 8
Supplemental Resources: 1
Skill Level: All Levels
Includes
- Lifetime access
- 30-day money-back guarantee!
- Available on mobile and TV
- Certificate of Completion