Winning Pitches Follow The 18-Minute Rule

TED Talks are limited to 18 minutes. Neuroscience proves it’s the ideal length for a new business pitch “When I’m pitching a new idea, how long should my presentation be?” It’s a common question that I hear from entrepreneurs and...
Fifteen Minutes Can Launch A Movement And A Business

Fifteen Minutes Can Launch A Movement And A Business

“How long should my presentation be?” It’s one of the most common presentation questions I’m asked by sales and marketing professionals as well as CEOs and business leaders. I won’t offer the “right” answer, but I’ll give you a good one. There are few right answers...

5 Public-Speaking Tips TED Gives Its Speakers

“Presentation literacy” isn’t an option anymore, according to TED Talks curator Chris Anderson. “It’s a core skill for the twenty-first century.” Anderson calls presentation and public-speaking skills a “superpower” for those who want to express their ideas. TED...