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TEDx Talk Could Have Ended A Career
- Caroline Goyder nearly treated her TEDx talk as a career risk because a bad recording would be permanent on YouTube.
- She doubled down on preparation, hired coaches, sharpened delivery and asked to go first to control the situation.
Rehearse Rigidly, Prepare To Improvise
- Rehearse tightly but keep adaptive lines ready so you can respond if the audience doesn't react.
- Use a comedian's toolkit: plan scripted choices and short alternate lines to pivot live.
Use Stand-Up Techniques To Sell Ideas
- Study how stand-up comics use misdirection and timing to 'sell' an idea and sharpen surprises in your talk.
- Apply those techniques to make complex points clear and engaging, not just to get laughs.