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Shorter talks, ranging from 3 to 9 minutes, are common for concise, focused ideas. For dynamic interviews or dialogues between two speakers, a longer format of up to 30 minutes may be more …

Some great examples of slides can be found in the talks by Dan Phillips, Jarrett Krosoczka and Rick Guidotti on TED.com. The most important rule for slides: Keep it simple.

In fact, a lot of our best TED and TEDx talks have had no slides. So if you don’t think your speaker needs slides, don’t let them use slides. Explain to them that their talk is strong enough without them. …

In the spirit of TED’s mission, “ideas worth spreading,” the TEDx program helps communities, organizations and individuals produce TED-style events at the local level.

Stressed about an upcoming presentation? These talks are full of helpful tips on how to get up in front of an audience and make a lasting impression.

Dive into our library of TEDx Talks — local speakers presenting to local audiences about everything from politics to pollination. We host all of their talks for the world to enjoy, explore, and use.

This is why it’s sometimes better for speakers to simply outline their talks and never produce a full written script. Make sure that your speakers’ language is conversational in tone, never bombastic.

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Oct 31, 2012 · Presentation expert Nancy Duarte, who gave the TED Talk “The secret structure of great talks,” has built her career helping people express their ideas in presentations -- and helping them …