HOW TO GIVE A TED TALK?

1. 6- Delivering the Talk

1.1. Focus on breathing

1.2. Trust your rehearsals

2. 7- Celebrating: Enjoy the praise for your relaxed and natural performance.

3. 1- What is a TEDx Talk

3.1. Presentations of well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes.

3.2. Why 18 minutes? It effectively keeps the audience's attention

4. 5- Rehearsing

4.1. Practice extensively: with different audiences and scenarios

4.2. Time yourself: Master time control

4.3. Posture: Stand still, avoid excessive movement

5. 4- Creating Slides: Optional but should be simple

5.1. Photos, graphs, infographics.

5.2. Design rules: minimize text, avoid bullet points.

5.3. Resolution: 1920x1080, large font size (42+).

6. 2- Developing an Idea

6.1. The idea is New, interesting, and evidence-based.

6.2. Is idea new, interesting, and realistic?

6.3. Importance of being an expert on your topic.

7. 3- Structuring and Writing the Script

7.1. 1. Introduction: Connect with the audience. 2. Body: Explain and provide evidence for your idea. 3. Conclusion: Impact and inspire action.

7.2. Tips: • Avoid opening with statistics. • Use less jargon and provide clear examples. • Cite empirical evidence, not just anecdotes.