Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 4,479 ratings

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Last update: 03-06-2025


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Ideas are the currency of the 21st 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.

Many people have a fear of public speaking or are insecure about their ability to give a successful presentation. Now public speaking coach and best-selling author Carmine Gallo explores what makes a great presentation by examining the widely acclaimed TED Talks, which 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.

In his audiobook, 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.

Carmine Gallo's Top 10 Wall Street Journal best seller Talk Like TED will give anyone who is insecure about their public speaking abilities 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.

The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in Talk Like TED are his own. His audiobook is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC, or its affiliates.

This program is read by the author.


Top reviews from the United States

  • Matt Deaton, Ph.D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helped Tremendously with Veterans Day Presentation -- Expect to Revisit Often
    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2016
    Gallo's in-depth analysis of the best speakers of our time is a superb resource sure to up your public speaking game. Last fall I drew heavily on it while preparing and delivering a Veterans Day presentation for two local middle schools. "Tell stories" and "use emotionally potent examples" served as my guiding principles, and they made everything easier to remember, more fun to deliver, and more pleasurable for the audience to receive.

    This isn't a basic how-to for novice speakers, but it doesn't claim to be. For comprehensive coverage of the nuts and bolts basics, consider Carnegie's timeless classic, The Art of Public Speaking (its copyright is expired, and so can be found online for free), or for more concise coverage of the same, consider my The Best Public Speaking Book: How to Conquer Nervousness, Polish Your Authentic Stage Self, Develop & Deliver Dynamite Presentations. (When I revise The Best Public Speaking Book, Gallo will be cited for sure!)

    Thanks for the excellent book, Gallo! You and Brian Tracy have helped take my public speaking game to the next level, and Talk Like Ted is a resource I anticipate revisiting many times.
  • Rex Castle
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very good read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2014
    I've read Mr. Gallo's work before, The presentation secrets of Steve Jobs. I used to say I rarely read the same author twice, but then a number of years ago I started focusing significant energy on public speaking, read what I could find, wrote a self-published book, spoke everywhere I could, etc. All of a sudden I was faced with magnificent authors like Nancy Duarte and Garr Reynolds who have written multiple books anyone in public speaking or desiring to be should have on their shelf.

    I am also a TEDster, so go to ted.com at least everyday and watch whatever I can. Speaking at TED is also on my bucket list (if I actually had one). My only need now is to come up with something phenomenal worth sharing (I'm working on something I think fits that bill--yay!).

    Mr. Gallo analyzes what makes a great TEDTalk and, related to public speaking and presentation, the book is one of the most engaging and well researched I've read. Regardless of whether someone is a TEDTalk stalker like me, or simply someone wanting to improve his or her presentation presence, Mr. Gallo's book is a "must have" for any library.
  • @insurancebillvj
    4.0 out of 5 stars Talk like YOU but with lots of great tips from TED
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2015
    Really enjoyed this book. Very well researched, easy to understand, very practical examples and ideas to now use. This book could be helpful to anyone who is either new to or preparing for a speaking appearence. Wonderful insights that, to my liking, all had science backing their usefullness and ho they should and should not be applied. Although the title is catchy I think this presents a very solid overall strategy to a successful "talk" that an be given anywhere.
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely written
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2025
    Author talks to you by telling stories. I have used this guide and improved my presentation skills at work.
  • Stella Carrier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ted Inspired Talks
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2015
    Reluctantly, 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.).
  • Frenny Mariano
    5.0 out of 5 stars The best way to captivate an audience
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
    I 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.
  • Norcalsurf
    3.0 out of 5 stars Can be Useful but Has Its Limitations
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2020
    I'll preface this by saying that books written by business coaches/consultants usually annoy the heck out of me, as they are generally filled with narcissistic self-references and do a horrendous job summarizing actual scientific findings. To some extent, this book does the same. But while other such books usually garner 1-star reviews from me, "Talk Like Ted" has its redeeming qualities. As many others have noted, this could have been a much, much shorter book; as such, I recommend taking what you need from it and skipping the rest, as it's easy to get the point of each chapter by the first one-third of it. I liked the main point each chapter provides, but I felt like they fell short on application. For example, in Chapter 1, Gallo repeats over and over again the importance of passion, but does nothing to provide guidance on how the reader can find such passion. I guess this reflects his lack of knowledge of the science behind such principles. Despite all of the shortcomings of this book, though, I do believe a reader can sort through it for things to apply to one's own presentation opportunities. At the very least, while nothing in this book is cutting edge knowledge, it does contain enough reminders that can escape our consciousness after a while.
  • Lou Lou
    5.0 out of 5 stars Need help with public speaking?
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024
    This is a great book! It will give you great ideas and help inspire you to come up with your own story. I highly recommend it!!

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