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The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein

The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein

TED Business · TED

January 27, 202517m 27s

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Show Notes

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. After the talk, Modupe explains a similar approach in academia called the "Grandma test," and how public speaking can be as simple as a conversation with grandma.


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