Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the “coffee shop test” as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. (Recorded at TEDxRoyal Holloway on January 27, 2024)
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@sooma-ai
December 11, 2024 at 7:11 am
Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein introduces the “coffee shop test” to overcome public speaking nerves. He advises speakers to communicate naturally, as if chatting with a friend, focusing on storytelling and key messages to connect with audiences effectively.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:03 pm
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December 11, 2024 at 7:19 am
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@kynjaisylliang2770
December 11, 2024 at 8:10 am
Sir, two cup of coffee before 1 hour to the speech? or at what time is best to take coffee before the speech?
@sanchitagolder
December 11, 2024 at 10:46 am
💀 no
@sanchitagolder
December 11, 2024 at 10:47 am
he’s sayin u should imagine the speech (the way you phrase it) to be like youre talking to ur friends over coffee
@skilltop9374
December 11, 2024 at 12:50 pm
you didnt catch the main idea , he says that you should speak to audience like you speak with your friend over a cup of tea or coffee
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December 11, 2024 at 8:14 am
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@texanfournow
December 11, 2024 at 8:40 am
The audience members were looking at Lawrence as if he just dropped in from outer space. They seemed to have no idea what he was talking about.
Nevertheless, I thought this was an excellent presentation. Spot-on advice rendering succinctly.
@DrMattHersh
December 11, 2024 at 8:42 am
That was fantastic! I’m about to give a webinar this morning, and your talk just put it all into perspective. Thank you!
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December 11, 2024 at 9:24 am
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December 11, 2024 at 10:41 am
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@SingYourselfWell
December 11, 2024 at 1:46 pm
Wonderful advice, especially now that I’m writing my own TEDx talk. Thank you, Lawrence, and TED!
@sperre187
December 11, 2024 at 5:48 pm
The ironic thing is that this talk sucks. Hard.