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I'm your host, Elise Hugh. Today's talk, well, I'm surprised we don't share more talks on this topic

because it's about how to be a better public speaker.

And we at TED know some things about it.

So for today, we're delighted to share a 2024 talk from speechwriter Lawrence Bernstein with tips to sharpen our skills the next time we speak in front of a group, whether it's a wedding, a class, or on stage.

It's coming up after the break.

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And now our TED Talk of the Day.

I parked the car.

I came out the car park and somebody immediately came up to me,

asked me what I was up to, said she'd look after everything.

And then she said, I hope it goes well.

And I thought, I haven't really focused on going well what it actually means here today.

And I guess if you're not feeling terribly positive, it means not forgetting what you're going to say,

which would be quite helpful. It means nobody laughing at you

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