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Before public speaking…

If you’ve got a presentation to give at work or school — or are perhaps getting ready to speak at a TEDx event? — we recommend these talks to help get you pumped up.

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Chris Anderson

TED's secret to great public speaking

Julian Treasure

How to speak so that people want to listen

Amy Cuddy

Your body language may shape who you are

Joe Kowan

How I beat stage fright

Melissa Marshall

Talk nerdy to me

Simon Sinek

How great leaders inspire action

Sebastian Wernicke

Lies, damned lies and statistics (about TEDTalks)

Megan Washington

Why I live in mortal dread of public speaking

Clint Smith

The danger of silence