TED Masterclass Blog

5 essential preparation steps for a successful presentation

Best Practices

Leaving nothing to chance, great presenters prove quite methodical as they prepare. Here’s a checklist for everything you need to keep in mind before your next presentation

TED speakers' secrets to great public speaking

Resources

Do you have a big presentation coming up for work? Are you just looking to learn a new skill? You don’t have to be a naturally charismatic orator to tell compelling stories, but a few tips can go a long way to help you share your ideas in the most engaging way possible.

The #1 rule for improving your presentation slides

Best Practices

When giving presentations, either on a video conference call or in person, your slides, videos and graphics (or lack of them) can be an important element in helping you tell your story or express your idea. This is the first of a series of blog posts that will give you tips and tricks on how to perfect your visual presentations.

Become a better presenter -- with a little help from your friends

Best Practices

Getting useful feedback can be a critical step in developing an effective presentation - it can also be harder to find than you might expect…

What’s the difference between the TED Masterclass app and Chris Anderson’s TED Talks book?

Common Questions

While the TED Masterclass course is based on Chris Anderson’s TED Talks book, there are some key benefits to the course that makes your learning experience more hands on.