**How to Speak in Public: Step-by-Step from Zero**

**Why bother giving a speech instead of just sending the text via email to potential audience members?** One reason I fell in love with TED was realizing that well-delivered talks go beyond what you can extract from written words—it’s the human dimension that turns information into inspiration. A top book on public speaking, *TED Talks: The Official Guide to Speaking in Public* by Chris Anderson, founder of TED. This video is for you if you want to master presentations—whether it’s a workplace talk, a thesis defense, or a real speech—finally commanding stage presence so well you get paid to speak. Hi, I love money. Today, I earn tens of thousands per talk.