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Talk Like TED

The 9 Public-Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds

Nine science-backed habits behind the world's best talks.

by Carmine Gallo

Gallo analyzes hundreds of the most popular TED talks to extract nine principles that make presentations memorable and persuasive. He blends neuroscience and rhetoric to show how emotion, novelty, and storytelling captivate an audience. Each chapter pairs a principle with practical techniques drawn from top speakers.

Founders pitch constantly, to investors, recruits, and customers, and a forgettable presentation can sink a great idea. This book offers a concrete, research-backed playbook for delivering ideas that stick and move people to act.

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